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1940 Alvis Speed 25 SC Charlesworth Sports Saloon The last pre-WW2 Alvis built

United Kingdom • 19 Jun 2024

Vehicle Details

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This 1940 Alvis Speed 25 SC Charlesworth Sports Saloon is the last pre-WW2 model built, boasting a comprehensive £58,000 mechanical overhaul by marque specialist Earley Engineering. Uprated for high-speed cruising and owned by several notable enthusiasts, it's now offered for sale due to the owner acquiring another classic car.

Condition

7

While the car has had significant mechanical work done and is described as 'very much on the button', there are mentions of minor bodywork issues being sorted. The car is also being sold because the owner is taking delivery of another vehicle, suggesting it may not be their primary focus. Overall, the car appears to be in solid condition with some wear and tear, but it has benefited from recent improvements.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

14689

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

EVC 564

RHD/LHD:

RHD

"In the Alvis Speed 25 the makers have produced a car which will delight those who appreciate fast motoring with an ample margin of safety.

A very quick response to the accelerator is matched by exceptional steadiness under heavy braking conditions, light and accurate steering, and road holding of that special quality which is so rarely encountered these days" (Speed 25 Road Test, Motorsport 1936).

Launched in August 1936, the Alvis Speed 25 SB was designed to take advantage of Britain's rapidly improving road network.

Marrying sportscar-like performance to an impressive degree of refinement, the newcomer's sophisticated chassis layout incorporated independent transverse-leaf front suspension, a four-speed all synchromesh gearbox and large-diameter four-wheel drum brakes.

Featuring a balanced seven-bearing crankshaft and novel spring-cluster overhead valve gear, its triple SU carburettor fed 3571cc straight-six engine was quoted as developing 108bhp @ 3,800rpm.

A notably smooth an...