1955 Bristol 404 (grey, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Bristol
Model: 404
Year: 1955
Decade: 1950s
Colour: Grey
Types: Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1955 Bristol 404 in grey from the 1950s.

The 1955 Bristol 404 in grey is filed under Classic, within the 1950s picture cars.

1950s on screen

Wardrobe and vehicle rehearsals belong together when a scene includes repeated exits, so coats and bags do not have to be managed for the first time on camera. Weekend travel works well as an assembly of people and belongings, allowing a journey to be understood without showing a long stretch of open road. An ordinary parked car can support a period neighbourhood without suggesting anything exceptional about its occupant, leaving character details to the writing and performance.

Possible roles in a production

Period background work benefits from a mixture of ages, with the featured classic considered alongside the cars that appear farther down the street. A static portrait beside an older car can leave room for clothing and performance, without needing to suggest a journey or an arrival. A present-day photoshoot can treat an older car as a contrast to the location, with the intended tone described through references rather than broad nostalgia.

About this listing

The vehicle named in this entry is a 1955 Bristol 404 in grey, within Classic. We list 1 Bristol 404 in total. The year shown throughout this model selection is 1955. Beyond the model group, you will find 5 Bristol vehicles under the make and 145 cars from the 1950s under the period.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1955 Bristol 404 in grey for filming?

You can enquire about the Bristol 404 for filming by providing the dates, location and intended action; a car is offered only after its availability is checked.

Is the photo of this exact car?

The exact car is not pictured in this Bristol 404 listing; its photograph is a model reference, and we confirm the individual vehicle and colour before an option is agreed.

What if this Bristol 404 isn't available?

Our 1 Bristol 404 entry is one starting point; 145 cars from the 1950s offer a period-based search, and 5 Bristol vehicles keep the search within the make.

Can it be driven on camera?

Your intended shot determines the driving request for the Bristol 404; after checking owner agreement and insurance, we confirm on-camera driving together with the transport and drivers required.

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