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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 14-09-18, 08:19 PM
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Posted By tdoran
As requested here is an update to our story ....

As requested here is an update to our story . 1961 Arnolt Bristol 404x3038 has come under new ownership with our blessing and original title. This is not the outcome we had obviously hoped for but I...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 22-07-18, 02:01 PM
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Views: 4,309
Posted By tdoran
Looking to buy Arnolt-Bristol

I'm looking to purchase an Arnolt Bristol. Original as possible or correct restorations considered. No resto mods or hack jobs.
I'm looking for something to drive and enjoy, doesn't have to be...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 20-05-18, 12:48 PM
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Views: 7,388
Posted By tdoran
We have recently noticed an ad on Hemmings...

We have recently noticed an ad on Hemmings depicting my Dad's stolen 1961 AB 404x3038 as '55 model year. Since I located the car in Connecticut 4 years ago we have learned that it was shipped here...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 22-03-18, 02:49 PM
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Views: 53,580
Posted By tdoran
I can answer that. Feel free to PM me any time....

I can answer that. Feel free to PM me any time. Lots if new information I'd be happy to share. Great pics of 1961 Arnolt Bristol 404x3038! 👍
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 30-12-17, 12:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,388
Posted By tdoran
I'd highly recommend checking out Jeff Murray's...

I'd highly recommend checking out Jeff Murray's Vintagecarresearch.com . His monthly newsletter is free and very informative. I'm having trouble posting the link but I'm sure everyone seeing this can...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 21-12-17, 01:48 PM
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Posted By tdoran
It has been said that my Dad "made a bad deal"...

It has been said that my Dad "made a bad deal" and maybe so. The deal he made with Carl Lucas was similar to the deal Wacky Arnolt made with Dad on his first car 404x3086 . The difference is my Dad...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 21-12-17, 12:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,416
Posted By tdoran
Nobody likes a quitter and we're almost getting...

Nobody likes a quitter and we're almost getting to the good part!
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 16-12-17, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,416
Posted By tdoran
Reuniting photos and original documents to a car...

Reuniting photos and original documents to a car can be risky. Could be detrimental to someone's provenance
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 13-03-17, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,100
Posted By tdoran
Beautiful car and a great story. I'm curious...

Beautiful car and a great story. I'm curious though how it missed the original asking price of 545k so far.
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 11-10-16, 04:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
In the interest of AB history we have to take the...

In the interest of AB history we have to take the bad with the good. Regardless of people's opinion of me, the facts remain. What happened with 3038 over the years is theft fraud and an example of...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 04-10-16, 10:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
Two events led by a stolen car. Just so there's...

Two events led by a stolen car. Just so there's no misconceptions
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 30-09-16, 12:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
Since we've covered all the ways I'm wrong and...

Since we've covered all the ways I'm wrong and going to lose, let's play Trent wins for a while. Since the Indy Star article I've found lots of new information. Shipping records,old registries,...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 30-09-16, 12:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
The bitter pill would be not seeing this through....

The bitter pill would be not seeing this through. I do appreciate your view on this based on the knowledge you have on this. I wish I could share more details and I will when the time is right.
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 29-09-16, 11:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
Full disclosure of the situation was made when we...

Full disclosure of the situation was made when we updated the title. I was actually advised by local law enforcement to do so. You are correct, there will be a hell of a fight but I do intend to see...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 29-09-16, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
I answered this in another post. The broker in...

I answered this in another post. The broker in question told me he was aware of the history on 3038 but dismissed it as just a story. There are plenty of Arnolt-Bristol enthusiasts that have known...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 29-09-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
A broker that can't do his research buys a stolen...

A broker that can't do his research buys a stolen car and gets a free pass but I'm called on the carpet for trying to get the car back. I'm sure there's other brokers seeing this forum, can't wait to...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 29-09-16, 03:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
The documentation you're saying I don't have is...

The documentation you're saying I don't have is already in the Indy Star article, with more to come. There's hardly anything anecdotal about the title still in my dad's name.
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 28-09-16, 10:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
All I can say to that is reread the Indy Star...

All I can say to that is reread the Indy Star article. We have documentation proving our efforts to repo the car dad never really wanted to sell in the first place. My own search for 3038 started...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 27-09-16, 09:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
Excellent reply, based on the information you...

Excellent reply, based on the information you have. I have learned so much more on this since the Indy Star article. Theft is theft regardless of the passage of time. We still have the only clear...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 27-09-16, 07:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
Yes, I believe the rally was held in secret...

Yes, I believe the rally was held in secret because of the the stolen car and my pursuit of it.
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 27-09-16, 06:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
The rally was club sponsored? Is the implication...

The rally was club sponsored? Is the implication here that the car isn't a stolen car?
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 27-09-16, 04:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
As for any detailed coverage on the AB rally, I...

As for any detailed coverage on the AB rally, I can only say there really isn't any other than seeing a photo of my dad's stolen car there. I am in the l process now of finishing up a detailed and...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 27-09-16, 01:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,651
Posted By tdoran
AB Rally

I have been looking out for any coverage of the rally held in Connecticut and Vermont. Nothing to see? Maybe there would be more exposure if it wasn't led by a stolen Arnolt-Bristol. Owners should be...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 01-09-16, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,263
Posted By tdoran
He either bought it on purpose knowing it's...

He either bought it on purpose knowing it's history or didn't do his homework. Make your own conclusion. I think it's a but of both. You say you're no fan, then do some digging of your own. You all...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 29-08-16, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,263
Posted By tdoran
In the one and only phone conversation I had with...

In the one and only phone conversation I had with this "owner" he admitted that he knew the history of my dad's car but said it was just a story. He claimed that he had checked with a friend of his...
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