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£241,500
40 — 1938 Alvis 4.3-Litre Short Chassis Concealed Hood Drophead Coupé Coachwork by Whittingham & Mitchel Registration no. 43 JWD Chassis no. 14844 Engine no. 15329
United Kingdom • 10 Apr 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Alvis 4.3-Litre is a rare, short-chassis drophead coupé with unique coachwork by Whittingham & Mitchel. It has a well-researched history, maintained by Red Triangle since a 2000 purchase, featuring an overdrive and other upgrades, though it was damaged in a car barn collapse in the 90s.
Condition
6
While the car has been restored and maintained by marque specialists, it experienced a car barn collapse in the USA that necessitated extensive repairs. The listing also notes some previous issues like brake problems and a tendency to catch fire. These factors suggest that while in good condition, it isn't pristine or near-perfect.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
14844
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
43 JWD
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• One of only five drophead coupés on the 4.3-Litre short chassis • Unique coachwork • Well researched ownership history • Present ownership since 2000 • Maintained by marque specialists Red Triangle • Extensive history file "In the scheme of things there are cars, good cars and super cars.
When a machine can be put into the last of these three categories and yet is not by any means in the highest-price class, considerable praise is due to the makers.
The model in question is the latest Alvis 4.3-litre sports tourer." – The Autocar , August 1938.
Pre-war development of the six-cylinder Alvis culminated in the announcement in August 1936 of the 4.3-Litre, designed by the company's distinguished Chief Engineer, Captain George Smith-Clarke.
The 4.3-Litre was based on the 3½-litre Speed 25 introduced the previous year, and was powered by an enlarged version of Alvis' new seven-bearing, overhead-valve engine producing 137bhp on triple carburettors.
The cruciform-braced chassis featured...
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£241,500
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£241,500
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