Not Sold (Est: £60,000 - £80,000)
1935 Alvis Speed 20 SC Vanden Plas Tourer 1 of just 21 examples bodied with Vanden Plas Tourer coachwork
United Kingdom • 3 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1935 Alvis Speed 20 SC is one of only 21 bodied by Vanden Plas. Restored in the late 80s and maintained since, it boasts a rich history, including early association with Charles Follett's racing efforts and recent servicing, making it a desirable classic.
Condition
7
The car is described as appearing in "very pleasing condition" and having been meticulously maintained since a comprehensive restoration in the late 1980s. However, it has been used and driven on rallies, indicating some wear. While it has received recent cosmetic attention, the description suggests it's not in pristine condition, placing it in the Very Good category.
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Manual
Transmission:
11926
Chassis No:
Odometer:
70,000 miles
BLX 277
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
"The driver has the benefit of rock steady steering, completely accurate, and without a trace of road shocks, while corners and curves merely give him an opportunity to show up the roadholding of the car at its best.
Acceleration is greatly assisted by the new all-synchromesh gearbox, with very quick changes to be made absolutely silently right up through the gears."— Motor Sport , February, 1934 Introduced at the 1934 London Motor Exhibition, the Speed 20 SC was among a new breed of Alvis cars that combined high performance with luxury and refinement.
Based around a sturdy cruciform-braced ladder-frame chassis equipped with sizable fourteen-inch drum brakes and "jelly mould" wire wheels, it boasted such technological novelties as independent transverse-leaf front suspension and synchromesh on all four forward gears.
Powered by a smooth but free-revving 2,762cc OHV straight-six engine featuring dual magneto and coil ignition, triple SU carburettors and an aluminium crankcase, the mo...
Points of note
£11,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£45,428
Median Price (Since 2020)
£78,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Jun 27 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
70,258 miles
Registration Date
1934-10-05
MOT History
Failed
On Jun 27 2022 with 70,258 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Sep 04 2012 with 69,569 miles
Passed
On Apr 20 2011 with 69,214 miles
Passed
On Jan 28 2008 with 68,604 miles
Failed
On Dec 18 2007 with 68,600 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Fail:
- Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
User Entered:
- fuel pipes at tank damp various minor oil leaks various bushes worn long handbrake travel headlamps loose patterns poor
- front brake balance poor
Passed
On Aug 24 2007 with 68,540 miles
Passed
On Aug 24 2006 with 67,281 miles
Failed
On Aug 22 2006 with 67,888 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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