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BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 3 BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTERs 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. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER is rarer than 87% 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 3 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 87% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the BEAUFIGHTER
The Bristol 412 is a car which was produced by British manufacturer Bristol Cars from 1975 to 1986. Variants were produced as the Bristol Beaufighter, from 1980 to 1993, and as the Bristol Beaufort, from 1984 to 1994.
BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER — questions & answers
How many BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 3 BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER rare?
The BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER is genuinely rare, with only 3 left, making it rarer than 87% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER use?
Most BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER peak?
The BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER peaked at 3 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.