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£39,100
1932 Alvis 12/50hp Doctor's Coupé
United Kingdom • 9 Dec 2013
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AI Listing Summary
This is a 1932 Alvis 12/50hp Doctor's Coupé with coachwork by Cross & Ellis. It features a two-seater-plus-dickey configuration and has undergone a full 'body off' restoration and total mechanical rebuild completed in 2010.
Condition
8
The car underwent a full 'body off' restoration and total mechanical rebuild completed in 2010 by recognized specialists Tim Walker Restorations and Red Triangle. Recent extensive service by Tim Walker. Described as in generally excellent condition and is ready to enjoy.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
9746
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
GY 5928
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The correct engine number for this vehicle is 9846 and the car number is 14555, not as written in the catalogue.
Engineer T G John founded the Alvis company in 1919 when he acquired the rights to an automobile engine and with it the brand name of its aluminium pistons – 'Alvis'.
Manufactured by T G John Ltd, the first Alvis car - the 10/30hp - appeared in 1920.
Conventional yet well engineered, the four-cylinder sidevalve-engined 10/30 was unusual among contemporary light cars in having a four-speed gearbox.
Beginning in 1922 and using the 10/30 as a starting point, newly appointed Chief Engineer Captain G T Smith-Clarke and Chief Designer W M Dunn created the car that effectively established Alvis's reputation - the immortal 12/50.
The latter was powered by a new overhead-valve engine of 1,496cc, and on its competition debut at Brooklands in 1923 secured a legendary victory in the premier 200-Mile event crewed by Harvey/Tattershall.
The production version went on sale later that...
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£11,111
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£13,750
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Highest Price (Since 2020)
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