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£11,111
1930 Alvis 12/50
United Kingdom • 26 Jun 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1930 Alvis 12/50 is a vintage sports car with a distinctive Beetleback body. While it runs and has had some mechanical work done, it needs recommissioning to address some known issues and bring it back to full health, impacting its value.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear on the exterior, interior. There are paint scratches and stone chips. The interior has an attractive patina but shows signs of wear. Some reconditioning is required, as noted in the listing, including addressing issues with the rev counter, voltage regulator, and speedo drive.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
9708
Odometer:
56,956 miles
Reg Number:
HY 1132
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Listed in ‘The Vintage Alvis’ by Hull and Johnson (1995), this 12/50 was originally a Carbodies saloon, confirmed on the bulkhead, as supplied new to Merlyn Motors, Bristol.
The Alvis Book and The Alvis Register record this TJ 12/50 as chassis 8457, dispatched on 23rd October 1930.
The new and attractive two-seater body with occasional seating by Jenkins was added, we understand, in 1977.
The car is fitted with the well-known and accepted performance modification of twin carburettors and a close ratio gearbox.
The Alvis was purchased at a (Bonhams) auction in 2004, since when it has covered no more than 4,000 miles.
The car starts and runs but will need some light recommissioning to get it back to full, rude health and ready for adventures on the open road.
The car’s unusual Beetleback body and 2+2 configuration gives it something of a rakish, boat-tail look that seems perfectly suited to its proportions and stance.
The bodywork seems to be in really very decent condition, and w...
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£11,111
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£31,501
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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