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Finished Project: 1954 ARNOLT BRISTOL BOLIDE DELUXE

Finished Project
1954
Arnolt-Bristol
Bolide Deluxe
Finished Project

Specs

ENGINE
130 HP | 2.0 Liter | 6 Cylinder

TRANSMISSION
4 Speed Manual

EXTERIOR
Red

INTERIOR
Pebbled White

VIN
00000

Vehicle Details

We are proud to say we recently showed this unique car at the esteemed Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, after a very thorough (and quite fast) rotisserie restoration. This Arnolt–Bristol is one of 142 made between 1954 and 1959 by eccentric Chicago businessman Wacky Arnolt.This particular unit had been sitting idle in a garage for many, many years.

It combines an English chassis & drivetrain combined with an Italian body, designed by Bertone, with final assembly and trim being performed in Arnolt’s facility in Warsaw, Indiana. They were powered by Bristol’s 2 liter, in-line 6 cylinder engine using three carburetors. These engines were originally designed by BMW and produced 130 horsepower in a car weighing 2100 pounds. The engine technology was actually given to the Brits by the Germans as war reparations after WWII.

These dynamic little racers had great balance and handling, which made it a delight on the track or the street. Their racing prowess in the 1950s was well known. We were proud to show this beauty at the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance. Our very aggressive timeline was documented by the hashtag #100daystoPebble.

Specs

ENGINE
130 HP | 2.0 Liter | 6 Cylinder

TRANSMISSION
4 Speed Manual

EXTERIOR
Red

INTERIOR
Pebbled White

VIN
00000

Exterior Photos

Interior Photos

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