£144.6k (Est: £242.8k - £280.2k)
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Prototype Roadster by Bertone
RM Sotheby's • US • 28 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£144,614 (Est: £242,811 - £280,166)
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Prototype Roadster by Bertone
US • 28 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is the prototype for the Arnolt-Bristol roadster, designed by Franco Scaglione, and one of only 142 ever produced. It has been beautifully restored to its original factory condition, including the red over tan color scheme, and is eligible for top-tier racing and rally events.
Condition
8
The car is described as beautifully restored to its original factory specification, suggesting a high level of attention to detail and quality. Additionally, the listing mentions that the car is eligible for premier racing and rally events worldwide, including the Mille Miglia, indicating that it is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.
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404X3000
1954
Auction
LHD
United States
£144.6k (Est: £242.8k - £280.2k)
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Prototype Roadster by Bertone
RM Sotheby's • US • 28 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
The prototype for Stanley “Wacky” Arnolt’s bold Bertone-bodied roadster, with design by the great Franco Scaglione The first of just 142 Arnolt-Bristols built in total, of which approximately 85 are extant Beautifully restored to its original factory specification and red over tan color combination Very well-documented and accompanied by historical research and copies of records, correspondence, and restoration details and photos Eligible for premier racing and rally events worldwide, including the Mille Miglia
Price Analysis vs Other Bristol Bolides
£128,865
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£155,844
Median Price (Since 2020)
£269,512
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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