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£17,625
1932 ALVIS 12/60 'BEETLEBACK' THREE SEATER
Christies • United States • 5 Jun 2005
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AI Listing Summary
This 1932 Alvis 12/60 'Beetleback' Three Seater is a right-hand drive classic with a four-cylinder engine and manual gearbox. The car appears to be in original condition, presenting a solid foundation for a restoration project.
Condition
6
The car is described as "well-used and original" and "quite complete in major respects." It is also noted that it "represents a sound basis for sympathetic restoration," suggesting it requires some work to bring it to a higher standard. Therefore, a condition rating of 6 seems appropriate, indicating moderate wear with some reconditioning required.
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Transmission:
Manual
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Reg Number:
VU 7675
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1932 ALVIS 12/60 'BEETLEBACK' THREE SEATER
Formerly UK Registered VU 7675
Chassis No.
[Phone Number]
Green with black leather interior
Engine: four cylinder, overhead valve, 1,645cc; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: front and rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel cable operated drum.
Right hand drive.
Under Chief Engineer G.T.
Smith-Clarke, Alvis built an early reputation for lively and well-made cars.
Typical was the 12/50, which won the Junior Car Club's 200 miles Brooklands race on its first outing in 1925.
Front wheel drive racing experiments led in 1928 to an intriguing FWD sports model that was too advanced for contemporary tastes and nearly ruined the firm.
Despite its trusty reputation, the 12/50 briefly went out of production in 1931, but was hurriedly re-instated during the growing economic Depression.
It was at this time that the company added a 75mph 12/60 version with twin SU carburetors as well as the new Speed 20 model.
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£8,580
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£8,580
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£8,580
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