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Bristol Cars marked its eightieth year this morning with the public re-launch of the marque at Salon Privé, The Gallery, Blenheim Palace. The completed black Fighter stands outside The Gallery. Inside, it is joined by a 1946 Bristol 400, the model that began the story, and the concours features a dedicated class celebrating eighty years of Bristol.

The next phase begins with the final series of the Fighter, completed as the factory intended. The first car is finished and available for sale. Richard Hackett, whose working life has been spent in the Bristol world, joins Bristol Cars Group as Chairman.

Bristol Cars is at The Gallery from 2 to 6 September. Enquiries: fighters@bristol-cars.co.uk.