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Chassis
Body
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.
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Description
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
- Year
- 1954
- Make
- Arnolt Bristol
- Model
- Bolide Deluxe
- Transmission Type
- 4 Speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Color
- Red
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Interior Color
- Pebbled White Leather
- Seating Type
- Bucket
- Seat Material
- Leather