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BRISTOL BRITANNIA Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 7 BRISTOL BRITANNIAs 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 BRITANNIA is rarer than 81% 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 7 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 81% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the BRITANNIA
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 BRITANNIA — questions & answers
How many BRISTOL BRITANNIA are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 7 BRISTOL BRITANNIA were still registered in the UK — 4 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BRISTOL BRITANNIA rare?
The BRISTOL BRITANNIA is genuinely rare, with only 7 left, making it rarer than 81% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BRISTOL BRITANNIA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BRISTOL BRITANNIA on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most BRISTOL BRITANNIA use?
Most BRISTOL BRITANNIA run on petrol — about 86% of those still registered, with the rest split across gas (lpg).
When did the BRISTOL BRITANNIA peak?
The BRISTOL BRITANNIA peaked at 7 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.