1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Prototype
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Costa Mesa, California 9262720,000 milesManual
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Summary
This 1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide is the first of 142 examples built and served as a prototype, featuring Franco Scaglione-styled bodywork by Bertone. It underwent an extensive multi-year refurbishment completed in 2013, including a repaint in its original red and a re-trim of the interior in beige leather. The car is equipped with a replacement 1,971cc Bristol OHV inline-six engine and a four-speed manual transmission, and has a documented racing history at Midwest tracks.
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billyblyth To say this is an important car is a woeful understatement. It's place among the highly regarded Arnolt-Bristol cars ... View more
sludgo Given its condition at the point of rescue and the gem it is today I'd say that $228k resto bill is correct. Gorgeous. ... View more
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