Bristol In 1946, the car division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company became Bristol Cars Limited. Specialising in high-quality, low-volume production, the company made cars until 2011. A new company then continued until 2020. 1947 Bristol 400. Model by Lansdowne 1948 Bristol 400 dhc. Model by Matrix 1949 Bristol 402 dhc. Model by Matrix 1950 Bristol 401. Model by NEO 1953 Bristol 403. Model by NEO 1953 Bristol 404. Model by NEO 1953 Bristol 405 (Version 1). Model by NEO 1956 Bristol 405 dhc. Model by Matrix 1960 Bristol 406. Model by Lansdowne 1964 Bristol 408. Model by Lansdowne 1972 Bristol 411 Series II. Model by Lansdowne 1973 Bristol 411 Series III. Model by Lansdowne