1953 Arnolt-Bristol MG

1953 Arnolt-Bristol MG
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1953 Arnolt-Bristol MG Model Years

Nuccio Bertone used a pair of MG TD frames and clothed them with a coupe body designed by designer Franco Scaglione. The cars made their debut in Turin in 1952 where they caught the attention of American industrialist S.H. 'Wacky' Arnolt. A deal was struck for production versions, and the first examples were on display in New York in 1953.

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Coupe by Bertone
Chassis #: TD26455270
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In a similar fashion to Bertone's cars, the Arnolt versions utilized the MG TD chassis and an XPAG engine that developed nearly 55 horsepower. Arnolt planned on producing 200 examples with a price tag of $3,145, but MG phased out the TD chassis and engines in favor of the new TF. In total, just 103 Arnolt MGs were produced, with 67 being coupes and 36 convertibles


by Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2015

Arnolt-Bristol


1953 Arnolt-Bristol MG Vehicle Profiles

1953 Arnolt-Bristol MG vehicle information
Coupe

Coachwork: Bertone
Designer: Franco Scaglione
1953 Arnolt-Bristol MG vehicle information
Coupe

Coachwork: Bertone
Designer: Franco Scaglione
1953 Arnolt-Bristol MG vehicle information
Coupe

Coachwork: Bertone
Designer: Franco Scaglione
Chassis #: TD26455270

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
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4 cyl., 76.28 CID., 54.40hp
$3,145 - $3,145
94.00 in.
4 cyl., 76.28 CID., 54.00hp
94.00 in.
4 cyl., 109.72 CID., 95.00hp
94.00 in.
4 cyl., 76.28 CID., 75.00hp

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