1954 Arnolt Bristol DeLuxe Roadster

Arnolt reportedly drove this car personally for several months before selling it, suggesting it served as a demonstrator or personal vehicle prior to its first retail sale.

Nebraska-based first retail owner who received the car with a rare set of Borrani knock-off wheels; after roughly a decade he had the car refinished in dark red metallic and the interior redone in black. Retained the car for nearly thirty years before selling.

Continued ownership after cosmetic refresh in 1968; sold the car to Gene Ponder sometime in the 1990s after approximately three decades of enjoyment.

Acquired the car at Monterey in August 2014, attracted by its vintage rally history; the car had recently received substantial mechanical attention estimated at roughly $115,000 just prior to his purchase.

Noted collector who repainted the car in its current red shade and had the interior redone in red and black with a tan top; entered the car in several prestigious touring and concours events during his tenure.

Three examples were entered by the Arnolt team, finishing in the top positions within their class and claiming the team award.

Arnolt-Bristols continued their Sebring success the year following their debut there.

Further class victories at Sebring, extending the model's competitive record into 1960.

Arnolt personally piloted one of the cars to a class victory, demonstrating the model's competitive ability early in its history.

This specific car participated in the Colorado Grand vintage touring rally during Gene Ponder's or a subsequent owner's tenure.

This specific car took part in the California Mille vintage rally event.

This specific car participated in the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic touring event.

This specific car was exhibited at least once at The Quail concours-style event, among multiple show appearances.

Initial engine test of the Bristol-built BMW-derived 1.9-litre six-cylinder unit carried out at the Bristol factory in England.

Coachwork construction completed at Bertone's facility in Turin, finishing the car's body to the Franco Scaglione design.

Exterior refinished in dark red metallic paint and interior reupholstered in black, carried out at Doug Buchannan's direction after approximately ten years of ownership.

Repainted in the current shade of red; interior retrimmed in a red/black combination with a new tan hood and tonneau cover, undertaken during Gene Ponder's ownership.

Comprehensive mechanical servicing performed prior to the car's last tour, including refurbishment of the gear-operated hood mechanism and brake overhaul to ensure reliable road use; new Dunlop tyres fitted to the Borrani wheels. Total cost approximately $115,000.

Work carried out just prior to Don Mann's acquisition in August 2014; workshop located in Pennsylvania.