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    The Man Who Loved Bristols

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    Image of LuciferV8 LuciferV8
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    I can right now visualize Mr. Setright at a stoplight in a Type 407. Billy Gibbons, in his 33' Ford, rolls up next to him. The two nod at each other in silent approval.
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    Image of tonyola tonyola
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    In his younger years, Mr. Setright was rather more dapper in an Ichabod Crane sort of way. Sometimes he even wore a monocle.
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    Image of tonyola tonyola
    10/14/09

    @tonyola: After giving this a bit of thought, take away the glasses from the photo and there's a strong resemblance to Count Rugen.
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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    And his awesomeness is made three fold by his resemblance to Christopher Lee.
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    Image of Bret Bret
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    Peter, don't go all educational on us. Yes, Bristols are some of the greatest creations on wheels. Part of their appeal comes from their utter lack of ubiquity. When I am finally able to acquire a Bristol, I do not want to see them coming and going and doing burnouts down by the Dairy Queen.

    I wish to be alone in my Bristolian displays of traction aversion. My disdain for propriety will be as legendary as the black stripes I'll leave in front of the Opera House.

    This is what Bristols are all about. You Mercedes and BMW guys can take your 'Ring times and stuff them. I'll be smoking my cigar, doing brake stands down by Pasta and Co.
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    I hope the UK never runs out of its special breed of Eccentric Expert! Incredibly informed, remarkable language skills and wit, and just a wee bit....off.
    Great picture, you can just see the happiness in his smile.
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    LJK could do no wrong. I used to practically live for his column in C&D. Lots tangier than Ken Purdy, but just as knowledgeable and devoted. Good thing Peter Egan's still young; I've got great hopes for him.

    Nice shades, but I think his pocket square is just a little overdone.
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    Image of UDMan UDMan
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    Come on Commentariant, you can do better than this. If you call yourself an auto enthusiast, you should already know who Leonard John Kensell Setright was. LJK wrote for CAR for 30 years, was a contributor to both Road & Track and Car and Driver magazines, and was steadfastly British to the core.

    One of the things that stick in my mind about the man was the fact that he really loved all things British, but came to love the original Lexus LS even more. Yes, you read that right, he loved the original LS400, and subsequent versions produced later. I know I'm paraphrasing here, but he said that the Lexus LS was the best car available in Britain at that time. Don't believe me? Look it up.
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    Image of tonyola tonyola
    10/14/09

    @UDMan: He also loved Hondas - both the cars and motorcycles. In addition, he expressed admiration about the American way of making seemingly simple and unsophisticated automotive engineering work as effectively as more complicated counterparts from Europe.
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    Image of Bret Bret
    10/14/09

    @UDMan: I remember that very well. LJK was one of the clear voices saying "No, really." at the time.

    Much chortling and harumphing immediately followed, followed shortly thereafter by hurried product review sessions.
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    Image of tonyola tonyola
    10/14/09

    @UDMan: I think he also contributed to Motor Trend for a while. Oh well...
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    Image of Armand Armand
    10/14/09

    @UDMan: If you ever get the chance, read good ol' LJK's book The Designers. It's about great cars and the men who designed them, and it's a fascinating commentary on automotive history featuring characters from Sir Frederick Lanchester to Colin Chapman.
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    Image of bugattatra bugattatra
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    LJK was the god of auto writers.

    He speculated the Lambo V12 was actually a Honda design... wish I could find that article for scanning.
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    Image of Peter Orosz Peter Orosz
    10/14/09

    @bugattatra: Hmmm…interesting information considering that I’m working on the very Italian guy who designed the Lambo V12. Or perhaps he was a Giotto in Soichiro’s clothing.
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    Image of bugattatra bugattatra
    10/14/09

    Well bravo for you.

    It's widely accepted that Bizzarrini designed the Lambo V12, but LJK had his doubts. Who knows if it's true but it's certainly interesting.

    Like I said, I wish I could find the article.

    and booya:

    [www.400gt.com]
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    Image of zacarious zacarious
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    Step brother has a Bristol 407 that he uses as a daily driver in London. Thing is bad ass. 40 years old and the V8 still has the sweetest note.
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    Image of Alfisted Alfisted
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    "The Lord has ordained that unibodies, ABS and traction control are sinful vanities, Englisher."
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    Image of H. Mushman H. Mushman
    10/14/09

    @JCF: On a side note... is that JC France's mug shot?
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    Image of Alfisted Alfisted
    10/14/09

    @H. Mushman formerly kona41: sometimes. Nibbles seems to have a problem with the handsome devil.
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    Image of Feds Feds
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    Didn't that guy die at the end of book 6?
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    Pessimippopotamus promoted this comment Feds was starred Feds was unstarred
    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    10/14/09

    @Feds: Wrong wizard.
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    Image of englishwhitetrash: is the Jalop proletariat englishwhitetrash: is the Jalop proletariat
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    Clean shirt, new shoes
    And I dont know where I am goin to.
    Silk suit, black tie,
    I dont need a reason why.
    They come runnin just as fast as they can
    Coz every girl crazy bout a sharp dressed man.

    Gold watch, diamond ring,
    I aint missin a single thing.
    And cufflinks, stick pin,
    When I step out Im gonna do you in.
    They come runnin just as fast as they can
    Coz every girl crazy bout a sharp dressed man.

    Top coat, top hat,
    I dont worry coz my wallets fat.
    Black shades, white gloves,
    Lookin sharp and lookin for love.
    They come runnin just as fast as they can
    Coz every girl grazy bout a sharp dressed man.
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    englishwhitetrash: is the Jalop proletariat was starred englishwhitetrash: is the Jalop proletariat was unstarred
    Image of superbadd75, now I remember why I left... superbadd75, now I remember why I left...
    10/14/09

    @englishwhitetrash: doesn't deserve a star: No funny lyrics? C'mon, surely you can do better than just copying something from lyrics.com.
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    Image of Alfisted Alfisted
    10/14/09

    @superbadd75, in the aftermath searching for a Zoloft and a scotch to wash it down.: If you can write better lyrics than those, you may be in the wrong line of work.
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    Image of Jeb_Hoge Jeb_Hoge
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    Merlin's beard!
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    Image of Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est
    10/14/09

    @Jeb_Hoge: Hey, what gives? You have a star but no profile photo? Get crackin', buddy!
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    Image of Jeb_Hoge Jeb_Hoge
    10/15/09

    @Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est: Huh...from your mouth to God's ear. I seem to have lost my star. But I did set up a profile pic, so...yeah. #bristol
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    Image of Wunno Sev Wunno Sev
    10/14/09

    In reply to The Man Who Loved Bristols
    Bristols are so badass. They exemplify everything that used to be frickin' sweet about cars except that they still make them. Big, powerful, classy, primitive.

    I love European manufacturers that just do what they want because rich men with several houses in England and France will buy their cars and drive them to wine tastings.
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    pauljones promoted this comment Wunno Sev was starred Wunno Sev was unstarred
    Image of brc is never late, because of his v8 brc is never late, because of his v8
    10/14/09

    @Wunno Sev: Amen : finally someone on this site who gets what Bristols are about.
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    Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est promoted this comment brc is never late, because of his v8 was starred brc is never late, because of his v8 was unstarred
    Image of Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est
    10/14/09

    @brc is never late, because of his v8: Yup, very nice.
    Although I think that if I had a Bristol (a 409, please) I would just drive it between my houses.
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    Image of Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est
    10/13/09

    In reply to Lucky Hungarian Drives $370,000 Viper-Engined Bristol Fighter
    I wonder if Bristol would make me a brand new 405? In a dull pea green, please.
    I love Bristols, but I just don't get the Fighter.
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