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.

This fabric-bodied 12/50 saloon was purchased by the late owner in 1978 from VSCC member Philip Kneller (since deceased) the current Club President's father.

Last MoT'd/taxed in 1990/1991 , the car is offered for restoration and sold strictly was viewed.

The cylinder head has been removed and rebuilt, but the engine (not that originally fitted) is seized and the condition of the remaining mechanicals is unknown, ...