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Lot n° 74

1953 ARNOLT MG Coupé

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French historic registration title Founded by Stanley Arnolt, the eponymous brand marketed under its own name a model presented by Bertone in Turin in 1952; using the MG TD as a base, it received its chassis and 1,250 cc engine Manufactured in England and then in Italy, final assembly took place in Chicago, where the car could be fitted with certain options; 102 examples were built between 1953 and 1954, including 67 coupes and 36 cabriolets Our example, number 315, was launched in 1953 in the United States and was fully restored in the early 2000s The body has been repainted in its original old english white colour and the interior has been restored to its original connolly red colour Imported into France by Mr A. in 2004. Today, it is in good overall condition; an extremely rare model on the European market, with very few examples left