£73,688 (Est: £80,000 - £100,000)
1934 Alvis Speed 20 SC Vanden Plas Tourer Recent engine overhaul by Red Triangle
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 79
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1934 Alvis Speed 20 SC is a rare example, one of only 21 with Vanden Plas Tourer coachwork, and just 10 known to survive. It has a rich history, including time in India and the US, and has undergone multiple restorations, most recently an engine overhaul in 2024.
Condition
6
This car has undergone extensive restoration, but the listing mentions multiple restorations over its lifetime. While it is currently in good condition due to recent work, the history suggests some ongoing maintenance might be needed. There's no mention of dents but the prior damage due to shipping issues would require reconditioning.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
11892
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
129 YUX
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
£42,550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£47,812
Median Price (Since 2020)
£78,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 25 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
55,041 miles
Registration Date
1934-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On May 26 2023 with 55,041 miles
Passed
On Jan 14 2019 with 54,766 miles
Failed
On Dec 17 2018 with 54,759 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front brake has restricted movement
Passed
On Apr 13 2018 with 53,638 miles
Passed
On May 24 2013 with 53,947 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
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