Description Substantially restored about 25 years ago and lightly used since; lots of history; recent brake overhaul; carbs rebuilt; use-and-improve Better known simply as the Three-Litre, the Alvis TA21 was launched in 1950 as the successor to the TA14 and was the company’s first all new post-war car.

More streamlined than its predecessor, it was also wider and longer with a stiffer chassis and considerably more power from an all-new six-cylinder engine.

Other improvements included Lockheed hydraulic brakes, independent front suspension with coil springs and adjustable Luvax hydraulic dampers.

Coachwork was normally of the traditional four-door sports saloon type by Mulliner and the accent was on luxury and refinement.

Initially rated at 86bhp with a single Solex carb, the power output soon rose to 93bhp with the adoption of twin SU carbs, raising the top speed close to the magic ton.

This Mulliner-bodied twin-carb saloon comes with copies of the factory build sheets showing that...