BRISTOL · BRISTOL FIGHTER · Cars
BRISTOL FIGHTER Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 9 BRISTOL FIGHTERs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 10 in 2021 Q2 — only 90% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1 a year (7.9% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2033 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the BRISTOL FIGHTER is rarer than 79% 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 9 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 79% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1 a year (7.9% of survivors). At that pace roughly 6 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2033.
About the FIGHTER
The Bristol Fighter is a sports car produced by Bristol Cars in small numbers from 2004 until the company suspended manufacturing in 2011. It is generally classed as a supercar. The coupé body, which features gullwing doors, was designed by former Brabham Formula One engineer Max Boxstrom and gives the car a Cd of 0.28. The car uses a front-mounted 7,996 cc (487.9 cu in) V10 engine, based on the engine in the Dodge Viper and the Dodge Ram SRT-10 pick up (it was originally based on the Chrysler LA engine), but modified by Bristol to produce 525 bhp (391 kW; 532 PS) at 5,600 rpm and 525 lb⋅ft (712...
BRISTOL FIGHTER — questions & answers
How many BRISTOL FIGHTER are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 9 BRISTOL FIGHTER were still registered in the UK — 2 licensed and on the road, plus 7 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BRISTOL FIGHTER rare?
The BRISTOL FIGHTER is genuinely rare, with only 9 left, making it rarer than 79% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BRISTOL FIGHTER increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BRISTOL FIGHTER on UK roads rose by 1 (12.5%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 6 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most BRISTOL FIGHTER use?
Most BRISTOL FIGHTER run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BRISTOL FIGHTER peak?
The BRISTOL FIGHTER peaked at 10 registered in 2021 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.