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£78,349
1932 ALVIS 12/60 "BEETLEBACK" ROADSTER
United States • 12 Mar 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1932 Alvis 12/60 'Beetleback' Roadster features coachwork by Carbodies and a 1,645cc 4-cylinder engine. It has a known history since the 1940s, a comprehensive restoration in 2006, and comes with extensive documentation.
Condition
8
The car has been subject to a comprehensive restoration, including a bare metal re-spray, re-trimmed interior, and new top. It has been returned to a high level of cosmetic and mechanical condition, with extensive service and restoration history files included.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
9649
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1,645cc 4-Cylinder Overhead Valve Engine Dual SU Sidedraft Carburetors 56hp 4-Speed Transmission 4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes *Legendary British prewar sports car *Charismatic sporting "Beetleback" coachwork by Carbodies *Well supported by an active club and spares scheme *One of the last affordable pedigree vintage sportscars *Seldom offered on the market THE ALVIS 12/60 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 aluminum 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, side valve engine 10/30 was unusual among contemporary light cars for 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 reputat...
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£8,580
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£8,580
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£8,580
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