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£6,900
From the estate of the late John Burnell 1927 Alvis TG 12/50hp Saloon
United Kingdom • 14 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1927 Alvis TG 12/50hp Saloon, with coachwork by Carbodies, boasts a well-documented history with only two owners from new, the second being the late John Burnell since 1999. Restored in 2001, it retains its original features and comes with extensive documentation, adding to its appeal despite needing recommissioning.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in good driving condition but has not been used for a few years and requires recommissioning. The car retains its original interior and trunk complete with suitcases, and is fitted with a wind-down jacking system and Barker dipping headlights. There are old buff logbook and old MoT certificates on file together with a copy of the factory build sheet, a copy instruction book, and two Alvis bulletins featuring the car. The file also includes photographs of the car when acquired, after restoration, and in use. It was restored in 2001.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
11087
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
FR 8693
RHD/LHD:
RHD
• Two owners from new • Present ownership since May 1999 • Restored in 2001 • Requires recommissioning Beginning in 1922 and using the 10/30 as a starting point, Alvis's newly appointed Chief Engineer Captain G T Smith-Clarke and Chief Designer W M Dunn created the car that effectively established the firm'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 200-Mile event.
The production version went on sale later that same year priced at £550.
Sporting coachwork predominated on the early chassis, with tourers and saloons appearing as time went on.
If not over-burdened by weighty coachwork, most were capable of around 75-80mph.
A 1,598cc engine became available in 1924 together with front-wheel brakes, while a four-speed 'crash' gearbox was used throughout the model's life.
From 1926 onwards the 12/50 benefited from a significantly stronger platfor...
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£4,725
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£6,900
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,458
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