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The 1950s were a particularly good decade for sports cars: the booming post-WWII economy and lack of stringent regulations fostered innovations and possibilities.

The Arnolt Bristol was conceived by Stanley Harold 'Wacky' Arnolt and combined a British chassis and running gear with Italian style and construction. Production lasted from 1954 through 1959, and the design was successful enough to take a class win at the 1955 Sebring 12 Hours.

They were powered by a 2-liter Bristol sports-racing inline six-cylinder engine with three carburetors, producing 130 horsepower. The modified Bristol 404 chassis and engine were built in England, and the body was fitted by the prestigious Gruppo Bertone design house in Italy.

Bertone's new designer Franco Scaglione, who would go on to create the famous aerodynamic Alfa Romeo B.A.T. concept car, was in charge of the Arnolt Bristol's styling. He added a hood scoop and sharply creased fender lines to draw the eye away from the high peak in the hood necessitated by the three Solex carburetors.

Four body styles were offered: a stripped road racer, a slightly better-equipped Bolide racer; a Deluxe version with side windows and a convertible top and a glove box; and a coupe with pop-up headlights.

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1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Arnolt-Bristol Bolide

(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Works Roadster by Bertone
Chassis#: 404/X/3046
Sold for USD$329,500
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Deluxe Roadster
Chassis#: 404/X/3105
Sold for USD$299,310
  2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques a Monaco
 
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Roadster Carrozzeria Bertone
Chassis#: 404/X/3065
Sold for USD$336,209
  2018 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale
 
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Roadster
Chassis#: 404/X/3033
Sold for USD$447,108
  2018 Bonhams : Zoute Sale
 
1954 Amolt-Bristol Roadster
Chassis#: 404/X/3000
Sold for USD$368,000
  2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
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1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Works Roadster by Bertone
Chassis#: 404/X/3046
Sold for USD$401,000
  2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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1954 Arnolt Bristol Prototype Roadster
Chassis#: 404/X/3000
Sold for USD$324,500
  2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction
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1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Deluxe Roadster by Bertone
Chassis#: 404/X/3075
Sold for USD$445,500
  2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
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1954 Arnolt Bristol
Chassis#: 404/X/3072
Sold for USD$199,689
  2008 Coys Auction - Nurburgring
 
1954 Arnolt Bristol Bolide Roadster
Chassis#: 404X3042
Sold for USD$78,295
  2003 Bonhams - Important Collectors' Motor Cars
 
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Deluxe Roadster
Sold for USD$52,800
  2003 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
 

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1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide

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1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Bertone
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Bertone
Chassis #: 404X3040
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Bertone
Chassis #: 404/X/3046
Engine #: BS1/MKII/243
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Bertone
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide vehicle information
Roadster
Chassis #: 404/X/3075
Engine #: BS1/MKII/278
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide vehicle information
Roadster
Designer: Bertone
Chassis #: 404/X/3000
Engine #: BS1/MKII/49
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Designer: Bertone
Chassis #: 3055
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Chassis #: 404/X/3086
Engine #: BS1/MKII/286
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Designer: Bertone
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide vehicle information
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Designer: Bertone

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