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1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide

Bring A Trailer • US • 7 Apr 2023

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1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide

US • 7 Apr 2023

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide, chassis 3058, is a rare example with Bertone coachwork and a Bristol powertrain. Subject to a multiyear refurbishment, it features a rebuilt 1,971cc inline-six, red paint, and comes with spare parts and manuals.

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Condition 

8

The car underwent a multiyear refurbishment, including an engine rebuild and new paint. The listing mentions refreshed brakes and rebuilt carburetors, suggesting attention to mechanical details. While a few modifications like the fuel cell and fire-suppression system are present, the overall description points to a well-maintained vehicle.

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15,000 miles

404/X/3058

1954

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Manual

LHD

United States

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1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide

Bring A Trailer • US • 7 Apr 2023

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Description

TMU 1,971cc Bristol BS1 Inline-Six Triple Solex Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission Bristol 404

Chassis Bertone Roadster Bodywork Red Paint Bucket Seats Upholstered in Black Telescopic Shock Absorbers Four-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes Under-Dash Roll Hoop Fire-Suppression System Fuel Cell Roll Bar & Door Bars Included Collection of Spare Parts Copies of Manuals This 1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide is one of 142 examples built between 1954 and 1959 with Bertone coachwork over a Bristol chassis and powertrain.

Final assembly was completed by S.H.

Arnolt Inc. in Warsaw, Indiana.

Chassis 3058 is said to have been retained by Arnolt’s racing team between August 1954 and October 1959, when it was sold in-the-white to Continental Motors in Reading, Ohio, with its trim and accessories in uninstalled kits.

The car remained with the owner of Continental Motors for almost four decades, most of which it is said to have spent in storage after the owner was unable to find a buyer.

In 1997 the...

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£128,865

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£155,844

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