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The Vessel ledgers show that Arnolt coupe 296 was shipped on the SS Meir Dizengoff with Arnolt coupe 300 and convertibles 298, 301, 304 and 307, received in Miami, Florida on 19 January, 1954 . The purchaser was Import Motors Ltd., Grand Rapids, Michigan, on 30 September 1954, invoice 1747. This car featured in Enjoying MG's, January, 1988, pp. 32-36. Per article, originally sold in Detroit, original owner rolled the car with significant damage to one side; purchased by Frank Woodman who repaired it; sold to Tom Berent, sold to Jack Wylie who owned it in 1988, and sold it to David West ca. 2007/8. Has TD grille, replaced steering wheel and running lights, Ontario plate "ARNOLT." According to Gord Watley (2022), he repaired the car for Berent in 1969 and arranged the sale to Wylie. Watley was told the car had been an Arnolt demonstrator that had been sideswiped and not sold for some years. Whatley carried out minor repairs to the LF fender and brakes before its sale to Wylie.