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c.1938 Alvis 12/70 Drophead Coupé – Entered from the Alyth Collection

United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 21

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AI Listing Summary

This 1938 Alvis 12/70 Drophead Coupé, from the Alyth Collection, is a rare restoration project offered at no reserve. Having been stored for over 30 years, it requires significant work but presents a unique opportunity to restore a rare Mulliners-bodied car, of which only 150 were made.

Condition

2

The car is presented as a major restoration project and in a partially dismantled state. The description indicates that while most of the panels look to be in saveable condition and the chassis and drivetrain could be returned to roadworthiness, it requires major repairs and is not currently in running condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

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Odometer:

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Reg Number:

DN14 FPP

RHD/LHD:

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Introduced in September, 1937, the Alvis 12/70 was built to the same high standards as its more expensive six-cylinder brethren.

Following an industry wide trend, the newcomer utilised a number of proprietary components including an Alford & Adler front axle, ENV rear axle, Marles steering and Bendix Cowdrey four-wheel drum brakes.

Boxed both front and rear, its 8ft.

10in.

wheelbase, ladder-frame chassis was notably light.

A clean sheet design despite sharing the same bore and stroke dimensions (73mm by 110mm) as its Firebird predecessor, the 1,842cc OHV four-cylinder engine employed a robust three-bearing crankshaft, single SU carburettor, one-piece cylinder block and crankcase casting, and triplex chain-driven camshaft.

Quoted as developing some 63bhp at 4,000rpm, it was allied to four-speed manual transmission (complete with synchromesh on second, third and fourth gears).

Reputedly capable of 80mph and 25-30mpg, the 12/70 was typically bodied by Mulliners of Birmingham as eit...