£49,350
1957 ARNOLT-BRISTOL DELUXE TWO-SEAT ROADSTER
Christies • US • 18 Aug 2005
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£49,350
1957 ARNOLT-BRISTOL DELUXE TWO-SEAT ROADSTER
US • 18 Aug 2005
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Arnolt-Bristol Deluxe Roadster, with coachwork by Bertone, is a rare example with a documented history and restoration. While restored in the 1980s and equipped with a replacement Mk II engine, its cosmetic condition is still well-preserved, and it comes with original manuals and registry information, making it an attractive classic for collectors and enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car is described as cosmetically presenting well, with its exterior and interior as restored in the 1980s and having seen modest use since. There are no mentions of significant damage or wear, suggesting it's been well-maintained after the restoration.
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Manual
LHD
United States
404 X 3076
1957
Auction
£49,350
1957 ARNOLT-BRISTOL DELUXE TWO-SEAT ROADSTER
Christies • US • 18 Aug 2005
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
1957 ARNOLT-BRISTOL DELUXE TWO-SEAT ROADSTER
COACHWORK BY BERTONE
Chassis No.
404 X 3076
Engine No.
BS 1 Mk II, originally 279, now 225
Blood orange with black vinyl interior
Engine: six-cylinders in-line, 1,971cc, (BS1 Mk II) 130bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual with synchromesh on upper ratios; Suspension: independent front by wishbones and transverse leaf spring, torsion bars to live rear axle; Brakes: four wheel drum.
Left hand drive.
After a long and distinguished history as an aircraft builder, the Bristol company in 1946 diversified into the specialist car market with its own version of the 1930's BMW 327.
Bristol brought aircraft industry standards of workmanship and quality to their task and the 400 series of fast touring saloons and open cars, though expensive for a car of under two litres, quickly established itself as a tireless and luxurious high-speed tourer.
In the competition world, there was a whole string of successes, notably in 1949 in the Itali...
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