1960 Bristol 406 Zagato

The BRISTOL ZAGATO GRAND TOURING MODEL is designed to cater for those who desire an even faster car than the standard type 406 saloon. The BRISTOL ZAGATO is lighter and smaller with a tuned version of the 406 Bristol engine.

The lightweight two-door coachwork has been built to the requirements of Anthony Crook Motors Limited by Zagato of Milan, Italy, who have been famous coachbuilders for half a century mainly in the field of high performance cars. The emphasis has been placed on providing extra speed without impairing reliability or flexibility and whilst still retaining reasonable rear seat accommodation a feature normally lacking in Grand Touring saloons.

Abridged Specification

Engine :

Transmission :

Brakes :

Dunlop hydraulic calipers operating on 11 1/4 in diameter discs on all four wheels, self-adjusting and servo-assisted, with satisfactory operation when engine stalled.

Suspension :

Steering :

Bristol rack and pinion. Column adjustable for reach.

Wheels :

Pressed steel wheels with wide base rims. Tyre size 5•75 × 16. Spare wheel housed in near side front wing.

Jacking System :

Portable Bevelift screw jack applied centrally at fittings on either side of the car.

Chassis Lubrication :

One shot, foot operated.

Fuel System :

Rear mounted tank. Capacity 18 Imp gallons (82 litres), including 2 gallons (9 litres) reserve.

Electrical System :

Lucas 12-volt system. 51 amp/hr battery. Standard electrical equipment includes courtesy lights, dual two-speed self-parking windscreen wipers, heater/demister, reversing light operated by gear lever, map reading light, twin horns, interior and indicator lights.

Radio :

HMV radio equipment recommended and can be supplied as an extra.

Instrument Panel :

4 in (10,16 cm) speedometer and tachometer, oil and water temperature gauges, oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, ammeter, clock, headlamps, ignition and reserve fuel. Overdrive control switch convenient to the driver’s hand. Continental wood-rimmed steering wheel.

Dimensions:

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