Bristol Logo PNG
The Bristol Cars logo is full of nostalgia and patriotism. The emblem takes the viewer back in time to when the progenitors of the future Bristol car builders settled on the banks of the Avon River.
Bristol: Brand overview
| Founded: | 1945 – 2020 |
| Headquarters: |
Bristol, England, United Kingdom |
| Website: | bristolcars.com |
Bristol Cars is a British company liquidated in 2020 that produces large, powerful, expensive hand-built cars based on BMW and Chrysler engines. The Bristol Cars logo is featured on the 400-412 Blenheim, Series 6, Roadster/Speedster models.
The decision of the Bristol Airplane Company to invest in the auto company was a good one. Starting with the layout and refinement of parts from BMW, in 1960, Bristol Cars separated from its aviation parents. They began an independent path that lasted until bankruptcy in 2011 and liquidation in 2020.
Meaning and History
The company logo is automotive and patriotic. It is inextricably linked with the founding city and represented by a circle with a wide black rim and a red core. Inside the emblem is a black and white shield.
The circle is a prototype of the wheel. The black border indicates the tire. The name of the main brand of the car is written on it in white letters: Bristol. Production is opened in the city of the same name in the southwest of England by the aviation company of Bristol. Therefore, the brand name is quite expected.
What is Bristol Cars?
An English engineering company that existed from 1945 to 2020. Its main products are two-door coupes with powerful engines, produced in small batches.
The combination of the circle, black rim, and white lettering echoes the BMW logo. The production of cars began using the pre-war developments of the German concern, which received as reparations after the war. Their motors, chassis, and other parts were used for assembly.
The red background links the manufacturer to England, as red is the country’s national color.
The shield of the city of Bristol is inscribed inside the circle. The Varangian base, characteristic of English shields, is divided into two halves. On one – the sea and half of the boat. On the second – half of the fortress and green grass.
The image is copied from the seals of the city in the 1300s. Bristol Castle appeared in the 10th century. It was a stronghold of royal power. Shipping and maritime trade contributed to the development of Bristol. Therefore, the elements were chosen for the heraldic sign.
The choice of a shield for the company’s logo shows deep respect for the motherland and the desire of the company to glorify it with its products. Focuses on the venerable age of Bristol and ancient traditions. Indicates the experience of the craftsmen who founded the company.
Original a colored shield. Only black outlines on a white background are left in the Bristol Cars logo, like imprints of the course of history. The city gave the plant shelter and foundation, but the company experienced many ups and downs.
Font and Colors
Primary colors: red, black, and white.
- Red – connects the company with England, road signs, and traffic lights. Indicates the beauty and luxury of cars.
- Black is a symbol of tires, protection, and patronage of a powerful company in the country.
- White – conveys the update and improvement of models.
The font of the inscription is straight, refined Jadeite Rounded.
Bristol color codes
| Pigment Red | Hex color: | #ee1c25 |
|---|---|---|
| RGB: | 238 28 35 | |
| CMYK: | 0 88 85 7 | |
| Pantone: | PMS Bright Red C |
| Black | Hex color: | #000000 |
|---|---|---|
| RGB: | 0 0 0 | |
| CMYK: | 0 0 0 100 | |
| Pantone: | PMS Process Black C |
