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1953 Alvis TA21 Drophead Coupe

United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023

Vehicle Details

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This 1953 Alvis TA21 Drophead Coupe is 1 of only 303 ever made. It was treated to a bare metal restoration in 1996 and has been upgraded with a more powerful TC21 engine, five-speed manual gearbox and power steering.

Condition

7

The car has been treated to a bare metal restoration in 1996 and subsequently awarded various concours awards at Alvis Owners' Club meetings, Red Triangle fettle the brakes and suspension, carry out some minor bodywork repairs, convert the engine to unleaded fuel, replace the exhaust and renew the underseal not to mention fit an alternator, Kenlowe fan, modern stereo, power socket (with USB insert) and halogen headlights. Still highly presentable albeit not concours.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

25116

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

NYU 817

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced at the March 1950 Geneva Salon, the Alvis TA21 was powered by a brand new 3 litre, straight-six OHV engine.

Featuring a seven-bearing crankshaft and near ‘square’ (84 x 90) bore and stroke dimensions, it proved notably smooth and flexible.

Based around a sturdy box-section chassis equipped with independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a 'live' Salisbury back axle, telescopic shock absorbers and four-wheel Girling hydraulic drum brakes, the TA21 was a natural rival to the Bentley MKVI and Lagonda 2.6 litre.

Available in either Mulliner Sports Saloon or Tickford Drophead Coupe guises, it was deemed by Autocar magazine to be fitting for ‘discerning owners who appreciated quality and good handling as well as mere performance’.

Decidedly rarer than its ‘tin top’ sibling, just 303 Drophead Coupes were made.

Originally earmarked for the American market where Alvis had hoped sales would be plentiful, chassis 25116 was converted from left- to right-hand drive and complete...