1954 Bristol Arnolt-Bristol Roadster (Bertone coachwork)
- Engine
- 1,971cc inline-six, hemispherical combustion chambers with inclined valves and single block-mounted camshaft, tunable to over 150 bhp
- Colour
- Peacock Blue
The 1954 Arnolt-Bristol Roadster (chassis 404/X/3033) is one of only 130 examples produced through a collaboration between Chicago industrialist Stanley Arnolt, Bristol Cars, and Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Bertone, with styling attributed to Franco Scaglione. Powered by a tuned 2.0-litre Bristol six-cylinder engine derived from the pre-war BMW 328, this example was delivered new to the United States, later imported into Europe in 2006, and underwent a comprehensive concours-level restoration including a full engine overhaul between 2016 and 2018. It is finished in original Peacock Blue over grey leather.
Ownership
- 2018-10-05Auction saleSold €340,000 (≈ $374K)
- 2006 →Private saleJosef Stangplpartial documentation
Brought the car from the USA to Europe; commissioned a full restoration to concours level between 2016 and 2018, including a complete engine overhaul, with invoices and photographic records retained.
- Date unknownRay Ericksonpartial documentation
Listed in the Arnolt-Bristol Owners registry as a prior holder of this chassis; US-based ownership prior to European importation.
Competition
- 19551955 Sebring 12 HoursDriver: Rene Dreyfus1st, 2nd, and 4th in the 2-litre class; Team Trophy awarded
Dreyfus came out of retirement to lead a three-car factory effort; third-place class finish went to a Morgan-Triumph entry driven by Rothschild.
- 19561956 Sebring 12 HoursTeam Trophy awarded
Arnolt-Bristol team again took the Team Trophy; no further detail on individual car results provided.
- 19601960 Sebring 12 HoursTeam Trophy awarded
Third consecutive Team Trophy for the Arnolt-Bristol squad at this event; no further detail on individual results provided.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full concours-standard restoration completed, with documented invoices and photographic records retained in the car's file.
Work carried out over approximately two years, spanning 2016 to 2018.
- —Engine rebuild
Complete engine overhaul performed as part of the broader concours restoration programme.
Invoices and photographs documenting the engine work are on file; work falls within the 2016–2018 restoration period.
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