Bristol Fighter Continuation Series Revives Historic British Marque
On September 2, 2026, during the Salon Privé event at Blenheim, Bristol Cars introduced a continuation series of five 'new' Bristol Fighters, marking a revival for the iconic British brand. These vehicles, constructed on previously unused original chassis, are equipped with an 8.0-litre V10 engine and can reach a maximum speed of 210mph. Spearheading this revival are owner Paul King and chairman Richard Hackett, who collaborated with the late Tony Crook, who managed Bristol Cars until his passing in 2014 at the age of 93. The original Bristol Fighter was launched in the early 2000s, and production ceased in 2011. The new series seeks to celebrate the brand's legacy while embracing modern design elements, such as gullwing doors and aviation-inspired controls.
Key facts
- Bristol Cars unveiled a continuation series of five new Bristol Fighters at Salon Privé in Blenheim on 2 September 2026.
- The new cars are built on unused original chassis and are handmade to order.
- The Bristol Fighter features an 8.0-litre V10 engine and a claimed top speed of 210mph.
- The revival is led by new owner and director Paul King, with chairman Richard Hackett.
- Richard Hackett once worked alongside the late Tony Crook, who died in 2014 at age 93.
- The original Bristol Fighter was introduced in the early 2000s and was the company's last model before it closed in 2011.
- Only about 20 Fighter chassis were built, with fewer than ten completed.
- Bristol Cars was founded in 1945, spun off from the Bristol Aeroplane Company (founded in 1918).
Entities
Artists
- Tony Crook
- Paul King
- Richard Hackett
- Jonathan Bell
Institutions
- Bristol Cars
- Bristol Aeroplane Company
- Salon Privé
- Wallpaper*
Locations
- Blenheim
- United Kingdom
- Bristol
- London
- West Kensington
- Filton Airport