Description Uprated to TC21/100 Grey Lady spec with power steering and overdrive; fully restored at a cost of £70k in 2007; over £26k spent since; only 10k miles on rebuilt engine; recent service; vast history file; previous owner 29 years; driven to the sale; absolutely fabulous 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 modern and 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 and independent front suspension with coil springs and adjustable Luvax hydraulic dampers.

Coachwork was normally of the traditional four-door sports saloon type by Mulliners, although some cars were fitted with attractive drophead coupe coachwork by Tickford.

Beautifully trimmed inside in the finest Alvis tradition, the accent was on lu...