1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide (coachwork by Bertone)

Weber raced the car actively, including an appearance at a 1982 historic motorsport event in Monterey. His ownership is documented through a personal blog account by a third-party enthusiast.

Emeryville, California dealership briefly held the car before finding a buyer; acted as intermediary in the chain of custody.

Johnson competed regularly in SVRA events and commissioned a comprehensive restoration led by Bristol specialist Steve Krinsky, covering engine rebuild, chassis, and bodywork acid-dipping. Car was repainted red and reupholstered during this period.

Acquired through Steve Krinsky who was tasked with locating a new owner. Kept the car in Arizona in its restored state, accumulating roughly 4,000 road miles over three decades with no track use.

Works team entry; one of the early competition successes for the Arnolt-Bristol model before the factory program ended following a fatal accident.

Works team participation alongside the Sebring class win in the same year; team was subsequently disbanded after driver Bob Goldich's fatal crash.

Sighting of this specific chassis at the event with Weber driving, as recorded in a personal account by Bill Watkins.

The car took part in the 1992 Copperstate event under the current owner shortly after acquisition.

Johnson entered the car in multiple SVRA competitive events during his ownership in the mid-to-late 1980s through early 1990s.

Comprehensive restoration encompassing a full engine rebuild, acid-dipping of the chassis and body, repaint from original light green to red, and replacement of the brown upholstery with black while retaining the original Italian seats.

Carried out during Marvin Johnson's ownership in the late 1980s to early 1990s; Krinsky is described as a Bristol specialist based in St Paul, Minnesota.

Original Solex carburettors replaced with Weber units; the forward carburettor was fitted with a slimmer Vokes air filter to clear the bonnet due to the greater height of the Weber units.

Carried out as part of or alongside the restoration period.

Water jacket welded around the rear freeze plug during the engine rebuild to address known cold-start fragility of these engines.

Executed concurrently with the engine rebuild portion of the restoration.

Water pump rebuilt and gearbox overhauled, including fitting of new shims and shift detents.

Described as the most recent service work; gearbox work performed by IN Racing of Nottingham, UK.