Alvis’s new 12/70 model was introduced in September 1937 in time for The Motor Show, joining a distinguished range of quality motor cars, including the Speed 25, the Silver Crest and 4.3 litre models.

The power unit was a four-cylinder, twin-carburettored engine of 1,842cc, rated at 13.22hp and developing 62.5bhp at 4,000rpm.

Coachwork was in most cases by Mulliner using traditional coachbuilt methods and sporting knock-on wire wheels were standard fittings.

DFS 644 is an elegant tourer, recorded by the factory as having Mulliner coachwork, although Whittingham, Mitchell and Anderson coach plates on the body frame suggest their possible involvement.

The body number on the bulkhead is A47789.

Factory records indicate that the car was supplied to James H Galt, Alvis dealers of Glasgow, in March 1939 and the first recorded owner in November that year was T W McCallum of Dundrennan.

Ownership is recorded from the 1960’s onwards and from that time the car has been in Alvis enthusiast ...