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£42,750
1931 Alvis 12/60 Beetleback
COYS • United Kingdom • 15 Jul 2017
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AI Listing Summary
This 1931 Alvis 12/60 'beetleback' has a fascinating history, including ownership by a renowned Aeronautical Engineer. A meticulous restoration was completed in 1994, and the car has been maintained to a high standard since. It presents a rare opportunity to acquire a sought-after classic with documented provenance and restoration.
Condition
8
Based on the description, the car underwent a complete restoration in 1994 at a significant cost, with meticulous records and involvement of marque specialists. It has been run and maintained with no expense spared since then, covering just over 10,000 miles in 23 years. While the restoration was completed some time ago, the ongoing care and documentation suggest it remains in excellent condition.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
9113
Odometer:
10,000 miles
Reg Number:
WV 310
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
In 1931 the 12/50 had been joined by an even sportier partner – the 12/60hp.
Introduced in 1931, the 12/60 came with a raised compression ratio and twin carburettors, modifications that raised maximum power to 56bhp.
A sports saloon, four-seater sports and two-seater sports were offered, the latter clothed in graceful ‘beetleback’ coachwork.
Testing a 12/60 ‘beetleback’ in 1931, Motor Sport found the car could almost touch 80mph, yet was capable of returning 30mpg even when driven hard.
Today, Alvis’s 12/50 and 12/60 are among the most highly sought after sports cars of their day, with an enthusiastic following worldwide.
This 12/60 ‘beetleback’ was dispatched from the factory on 19 November 1931 to Skurrays of Swindon, first registered WV 310 and believed by the current vendor to be used as either a dealer demonstrator or company car for a few months, before being sold in 1932 to Leslie Alan Lansdowne Leslie Alan Lansdowne (LAL) a renowned Aeronautical Engineer who worked on the ...
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£8,580
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£8,580
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£8,580
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