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BRISTOL 603 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 4 BRISTOL 603s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (33.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the BRISTOL 603 is rarer than 85% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 4 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 85% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 603
The Bristol Type 603 is a car that was launched in 1976 by British manufacturer Bristol Cars to replace the 411. With the 603 – introduced along with the Zagato-built 412 – the Bristol car underwent its first major facelift since the introduction of the 406 in the late 1950s. The design was to last until the marque's demise in 2011. Bristol's chief designer Dudley Hobbs strove to make the car more spacious and aerodynamic, while also using flatter body panels that would be easier to hammer.
BRISTOL 603 — questions & answers
How many BRISTOL 603 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 4 BRISTOL 603 were still registered in the UK — 4 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BRISTOL 603 rare?
The BRISTOL 603 is genuinely rare, with only 4 left, making it rarer than 85% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BRISTOL 603 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BRISTOL 603 on UK roads rose by 1 (33.3%).
What fuel do most BRISTOL 603 use?
Most BRISTOL 603 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BRISTOL 603 peak?
The BRISTOL 603 peaked at 4 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.