Est: £15,000 - £18,000
1955 Alvis TC21/100 Grey Lady
United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot 49
Vehicle Details
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Condition
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Manual
Transmission:
25646
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
651UXW
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Affectionately known as the “Grey Lady”; retains both its original engine and chassis; showing 37,094 miles; last serviced in May 2025 at a cost of £1,698This Alvis TC21/100 Mulliner Saloon — affectionately known as the “Grey Lady” — was first registered in 1955 and retains both its original engine and chassis.Delivered new to John Blackwood of Beaulieu Lodge, it left the factory finished in Glasso Grey with a modified rear wing.
In 1975 it travelled to the United States, joining the ownership of Dr Gillette in New York, before returning to the UK in 1989.
At that point it was restored and repainted in its present maroon and ivory scheme, also acquiring its current registration number.Since 2010 the car has benefited from extensive and thoughtful improvement work, including replacement wiring, an additional cooling fan, alternator conversion, upgraded lighting, a new fuel tank, clutch, gearbox oil seals, radiator, rear springs, a correct-type radio with modern internals and a set of ...
Points of note
£2,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,480
Median Price (Since 2020)
£80,251
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 08 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
36,816 miles
Registration Date
1955-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 22 2025 with 36,816 miles
Passed
On May 09 2024 with 35,780 miles
Passed
On Mar 21 2023 with 35,253 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear leaf spring locating bolt loose
Passed
On May 05 2022 with 34,787 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed
On Jan 14 2022 with 0 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2021 with 33,456 miles
Passed
On Jan 28 2021 with 0 miles
Passed
On Jun 23 2020 with 32,946 miles
Passed
On Oct 09 2019 with 0 miles
Failed
On Oct 08 2019 with 0 miles
Passed
On May 14 2019 with 30,873 miles
Passed
On Oct 22 2018 with 0 miles
Failed
On Oct 15 2018 with 0 miles
Passed
On Feb 02 2018 with 28,228 miles
Passed
On Nov 03 2016 with 26,873 miles
Failed
On Nov 03 2016 with 26,873 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed
On Sep 23 2015 with 24,619 miles
Passed
On Aug 14 2013 with 17,894 miles
Passed
On Mar 13 2012 with 16,233 miles
Passed
On Mar 18 2011 with 13,110 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2010 with 11,444 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Nail in offside front tyre
Failed
On Jun 16 2010 with 11,433 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- (Dangerous) Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Nail in offside front tyre
Passed
On Jul 09 2009 with 10,035 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Jul 06 2009 with 10,022 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Dec 19 2006 with 9,809 miles
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