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£9,200

1930 Alvis 12/50hp Sports Special Project Registration no. GK 4031 Chassis no. 13343 Engine no. 9680

United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2015

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AI Listing Summary

This 1930 Alvis 12/50hp Sports Special is a project car that was actively used in VSCC events in the 70s and 80s. While the engine was rebuilt in 1989, it needs to be refitted, and the car requires re-commissioning or a re-body, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity for enthusiasts.

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Condition 

3

The car is listed as a 'project' requiring re-commissioning and possibly more extensive restoration, suggesting it is not in running condition and has components, like the engine, that need refitting. This indicates significant work is needed.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

13343

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

GK 4031

RHD/LHD:

RHD

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.

Beginning in 1922 and using the 10/30hp model 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 1,460cc, and on its competition debut at Brooklands in 1923, secured a legendary victory in the premier 200-Mile event.

Built on an original-length chassis, this two-seater 12/50 sports special competed regularly in VSCC events during the 1970s and 1980s including at Prescott (1980), Donington (1983), Silverstone (1983) and Wiscombe (1985).

In 1989 the engine was removed and fully rebuilt by Eddie Berrisford but has not been refitted.

The car is thus offered requiring re-commissioning (possibly more extensive restoration) or would...

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£11,111

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£13,750

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£31,501

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