1957 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide

VIN: 404X3074

$286,000

Sold

1957 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide
1957 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 12, 2016

  • Lot

    169

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    404X3074

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Odometer

    8299 m

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    132

  • Induction

    3x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black Vinyl

  • Exterior Color

    Dark Blue

  • Generation

    1954-1961 Arnolt Bristol Bolide

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

1971/132hp, 4-speed, silver steel wheels with hub caps, Vredestein Sprint Classic tires, Moto-Lita woodrim steering wheel, Simpson lap belts.

Condition

#3 Good

Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Uneven trunk gaps. Long cracks at the top of the trunk. Several cracks, chips and blisters around the hood. Wavy bodywork on the driver's side, and that door bows out at the bottom. Good interior. Sold new in Oakland and raced in Northern California. Equipped with a small-block Chevy and nine-inch Ford rear end at some point. Mechanically restored with the original Bristol engine and aftermarket aluminum radiator, backup electric fuel pump and electronic ignition in 2009. Wearing paint from the 1970s. A driver quality car, at its best on the open road or race track.

Market commentary

Highly regarded for their light weight and excellent performance, this reasonably well maintained vintage racer should be competitive on the track or an exciting ride on vintage tours. At this price the new owner can do pretty much anything with it without concern for losing value.

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