Unfortunately for Silverton, there were precious few customers who shared his vision, the Fighter struggled to sell, and in 2011 Bristol Cars went into administration. The marque was eventually ...

Bristol didn't exactly mass produce the gull-winged Fighter, though. According to Xcar , total production numbers are likely around nine but could be as high as 14.

The Bristol Fighter was designed in 1916 as a replacement for the B.E. two-seaters. It proved an excellent fighting machine when flown in the aggressive manner of a single-seater. By the end of ...