This 1955 Arnolt MG (chassis 293) is of one of just 103 built over a short two or three year period, 67 of which were coupes–the remaining 36 were convertibles. The seller says that the car remains unmolested and original as it left the factory, and though cosmetics on top are quite good, they admit it will need work underneath. It runs on an auxiliary fuel tank, which in combination with needy brakes sounds like a telltale of a car that’s sat for some time. Essentially a standard MG TD underneath, Arnolt’s wore elegant bodywork designed by Bertone (father and son) in conjunction with Michelotti. Find this one here on eBay in Monte Carlo with reserve not met. Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this submission.

Chicago-based Stanley Arnolt ran a small string of successful local foreign car dealerships, as well as a number of other businesses. While attending the 1952 Turin auto show, Arnolt was impressed by some Bertone designs on display, and struck up a rapport with old man Giovanni. Arnolt would go on to sell a number of Bertone coachbuilt cars under his name, including the Arnolt Aston, Arnolt Bentley, and Arnolt Bristol. It all started with the MG TD-based Arnolt MG however, and despite being built around a British-supplied chassis and Italian-built body, final assembly was done in Chicago, and the cars were considered domestics.

Says the seller: “I am selling from my own collection a rare example, arguably the best preserved Arnolt MG. Complete, unmolested, original as when it left the Arnolt factory in 1955. Underneath the body needs restoration, the rest of the body is sound and straight. It spent all its life with only two owners in dry states of USA, recently imported to the EU with tax/duties paid.”

According to the build plaque, this color is Peacock Blue, and hides are gray Connolly leather. Though much more modern looking than the cycle-fendered MG on which it was based, these cars still show strong TD DNA if you know where to look. Note the instrument panel for example, which rearranges the donor roadster’s instruments in a way that actually looks quite a bit more cohesive than in its original form–check out the TD posted just before this car for a clearer idea of what we’re talking about.

Again, the seller: “Mechanically sound, it runs with a separate fuel tank at the moment as I guess the tank needs a cleaning. Brakes need recommissioning.” The engine bay looks very decent, though a battery is missing here.

Here’s a peek at the chassis ID plate noted above. Very cool, and unusually easy to read and decipher.

It’s unclear exactly what the seller means by the car needing work underneath, but even if it translates to lots of rust repair, the car is very special and easily worth it.