Arnolt-Bristol 404x3000

Geoff Kingston · #1 (**permalink**) 12-03-17, 01:14 AM

Are they really that much better than an AC ace?

Barrie · #2 (**permalink**) 12-03-17, 01:32 AM

Bonhams : 1954 Arnolt Bristol Prototype RoadsterChassis no. 404X3000Engine no. 100D 754
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Cargirl · #3 (**permalink**) 12-03-17, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff Kingston

Are they really that much better than an AC ace?

Or an AC Bristol? Race-history wise I would have to say the AC Bristol performed better longer. But there are so few Arnolt-Bristols in comparison. Even less with real race history. Not that this car had race history. But it did have a great owner that put his heart and soul into the car. And it was the prototype.

Geoff Kingston · #4 (**permalink**) 12-03-17, 01:51 AM

I can relate to that and only wish that I had the foresite to buy an Arnolt Bristol 20 or 30 years ago.

Cargirl · #5 (**permalink**) 12-03-17, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff Kingston

I can relate to that and only wish that I had the foresite to buy an Arnolt Bristol 20 or 30 years ago.

Or five years ago. Or two years ago.

Geoff Kingston · #6 (**permalink**) 12-03-17, 02:57 AM

But they would have been even cheaper back then! recent increases in value reflect what a superb bargain they are compared to contemporary Aston's or Ferrari's.
One day the market will wake up to the fact that these are as good as if not better cars.