Roadster
Designer: Bertone
Chassis #: 404/X/3046
Engine #: BS1/MKII/243
Sold for $329,500 at 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey.
This Arnolt-Bristol Bolide was used by the factory as a Works competition racer and is one of only two equipped originally with front disc brakes and is equipped with a remote shifter. It was delivered to Arnolt on June 20th of 1954 with modifications and preparations commencing soon after in preparation for the following season. Arnolt was able to convince Rene Dreyfus to come out of retirement and manage the team of three Arnolt-Bristols at the Sebring 12-Hour race. The cars finished 1st, 2nd, and 4th in the 2-liter class, with the 3rd place going to the Morgan-Triumph of Rothschild. That year, the Arnolt-Bristols were awarded the Team Trophy, and again in 1956 and 1960.In 1963, the car was sold to privateer Richard Milburn. He was active on the Canadian circuit and raced the Arnolt-Bristol in three early Canadian Grand Prix, placing on the podium each time before winning championship honors from the Canadian Automobile Sports Club in 1965. The car later came into the care of Thomas Mittler, who used it as his main racer for his early vintage career. In 1985, at the Sebring vintage race, the original block was cracked. It was replaced by a factory-original unnumbered factory block sourced from Arnolt's son. This block is currently installed in the car, while the now-repaired original block still accompanies the vehicle, along with a number of spare parts.
The current caretaker acquired the car and raced it in the 2010 Mille Miglia as car number 303. The car has full FIVA paperwork.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2018
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide
Arnolt-Bristol
2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $400,000-USD $475,000
Sale Price :
USD $329,500
2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $400,000-USD $450,000
Sale Price :
USD $401,000
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 | ![]() ![]() |
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 | ![]() ![]() |
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Works Roadster by Bertone Chassis#: 404/X/3046 Sold for USD$401,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1954 Arnolt Bristol Prototype Roadster Chassis#: 404/X/3000 Sold for USD$324,500 2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Deluxe Roadster by Bertone Chassis#: 404/X/3075 Sold for USD$445,500 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
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 |
Arnolt-Bristol Bolides That Failed To Sell At Auction
1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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