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1951 Alvis TA21

United Kingdom • 22 May 2026 • Lot 1483

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This Alvis TA21 presents a rare opportunity for enthusiasts of classic British motoring, boasting a photographic record of external refurbishment and recent mechanical renewals.
With only three previous owners and a charming patina that speaks of its age rather than being over-restored, this car offers a unique blend of engineering integrity and period elegance, though some minor attention is required for the fuel gauge, heater, and seals.

Condition

7

The car has undergone external refurbishment and has had significant mechanical works done recently, including new tires, starter, clutch, and engine mounts. However, the fuel gauge needs attention, the heater is inoperative, some seals need refitting, and the driver's side carpet needs attention. The odometer has not worked since 2022.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

ASL 170

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description Photographic record of external refurbishment Only 3 previous owners - 2 thought to be father & son New tyres, starter, clutch & engine mounts HPI Clear There are some classics you buy because they are fashionable.

Some because they are fast.

Some because they make financial sense.

And then there are cars like this Alvis TA21.

A motor car from an era when engineering integrity, craftsmanship and quiet good taste mattered far more than image or extravagance.

A car built not for showmanship, but for doctors, industrialists, military officers and successful professionals who appreciated quality without needing to announce it.

In 1951, an Alvis owner was a very particular kind of person.

And this TA21 still carries that same atmosphere today.

Finished in wonderfully period red over silver, this handsome Alvis presents with exactly the sort of aged grace enthusiasts hope to find but rarely do.

It has not been over-restored into something sterile or stripped of character...