£126.8k
1953 ARNOLT BRISTOL "BOLIDE" 404 ROADSTER
Artcurial • France • 11 Nov 2012
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£126,781
1953 ARNOLT BRISTOL "BOLIDE" 404 ROADSTER
France • 11 Nov 2012
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Arnolt Bristol "Bolide" 404 Roadster is a rare find with only two owners and low mileage. Featuring an exceptional design by Franco Scaglione and brilliant Bristol engineering, this well-preserved car was sold for 157,855 €.
Condition
7
The car is in a rare state of origin, with an uncommon period color and a superbly preserved interior. The seats and door linings are intact, and the car has all the equipment expected of the luxury model. There is a slight crack on the engine bloc.
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22,000 miles
LHD
France
404 X 3082
1953
Auction
£126.8k
1953 ARNOLT BRISTOL "BOLIDE" 404 ROADSTER
Artcurial • France • 11 Nov 2012
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
1953 ARNOLT BRISTOL "BOLIDE" 404 ROADSTER Titre de circulation monégasque Châssis n° 404 X 3082 - Deux propriétaires seulement - État d'origine enviable, faible kilométrage - Modèle rare, dessin exceptionnel de Franco Scaglione - Brillante mécanique Bristol Salon de Turin 1952: au bord de la faillite, Bertone expose deux MG TD qu'il a carrossées.
Arrive un Américain coiffé d'un grand chapeau qui, séduit, passe commande de 100 exemplaires ! Celui qui vient de sauver Bertone, c'est le bouillant Stanley Arnolt, dit "Wacky", importateur MG aux États-Unis.
Après les MG, Arnolt va se tourner vers AC et demander à Bertone de carrosser un châssis de 404.
Baptisée "Bolide", cette voiture dotée du brillant 6 cylindres 2 litres Bristol reçoit une carrosserie sportive et élégante signé Franco Scaglione.
A son sujet, Jean Bernardet écrit en 1954 dans L'Automobile : "A la voir, on pourrait croire qu'il s'agit d'un engin de sport nerveux mais bruyant, rapide mais fatigant.
Ce n'est heureusement ...
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£128,865
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£155,844
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£269,512
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