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1936 Alvis Silver Crest 20hp Four Light Saloon

United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2023

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1936 Alvis Silver Crest is one of less than 20 known survivors. Originally an export model for South Africa, it features a 20hp engine, four-light body, and has been part of private and museum collections for many years, with previous restoration work done while in the US.

The car is painted in a black and grey two-tone scheme, has a well-maintained leather interior, and is described as being in very good running condition with a smooth engine and comfortable ride. It comes with a UK V5C document and history records from the Alvis Owners Club.

Condition

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The car is described as being in very good condition overall, with minor signs of age. The paintwork is said to be in very good condition with minor signs of age, and the chrome work is generally in good order. The leather interior is in excellent condition, free from noticeable signs of wear. The veneered dash presents in fine order, with only minor lifting of lacquer here and there. The more powerful six-cylinder engine is said to start and idle nicely and moves the Crest along in a smooth and civilised manner, with a well-mannered gearbox and a comfortable ride. The car has been subject to previous minor restoration works in the past.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

19149

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

NXS 793

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in September 1936, the Silver Crest was underpinned by a notably stiff ladder frame chassis featuring no fewer than six crossmembers.

Like its illustrious Speed 25 and 4.3 Litre siblings, the newcomer boasted an all-synchromesh four-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension and large diameter drum brakes.

Available with a choice of saloon or drophead coupe coachwork, the newcomer could also be had with 16.95hp (2362cc) or 20hp (2762cc) straight-six OHV engines.

Developing some 95bhp @ 4,000rpm and plentiful torque, the larger engined models were good for over 80mph.

Popular among special builders because of their robust and tuneable running gear, fewer than twenty of the 344 Silver Crests made are thought to have survived to the present day.

Part of private and museum collections for many years, 'NXS 793' is a notably early example and could be said to represent the best specification for the model combining as it does the larger-20hp engine with the smaller fo...