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1933 Alvis Speed 20 SB Drophead Coupe - Coachwork by Vanden Plas
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 76
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1933 Alvis Speed 20 SB Drophead Coupe, with coachwork by Vanden Plas, was exhibited at the 1933 Olympia Motor Show and has been in the current family ownership since 1998. One of only 36 with this coachwork, it has been used on numerous European and international tours and has undergone restoration and recommissioning work.
Condition
7
The car was subject to an extensive restoration in the 1980s and recommissioning works in 1998, suggesting it's in solid condition with slight wear. The listing mentions it has been enjoyed on numerous tours and events, indicating it's well-maintained but not in pristine condition. Some minor reconditioning may be needed.
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Manual
Transmission:
10852
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
APK 354
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
"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" (Motorsport, February 1934).
Introduced at the October 1933 London Motor Show, the Speed 20 SB marked a shift in design philosophy for Alvis.
Fitted with a massive cruciform brace, the newcomer's 'double dropped' chassis frame was notably stiffer than that of its predecessor, while the adoption of independent transverse-leaf front suspension, adjustable 'Telecontrol' rear shock absorbers and an all-synchromesh four-speed manual gearbox gave it a technological edge over rivals such as the Bentley 3 1/2 Litre and Lagonda M45.
A welcome carryover, the marque's smooth but free-revving 2511cc OHV straight-six engine ensured ...
Points of note
£27,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£64,125
Median Price (Since 2020)
£101,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 09 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
5,967 miles
Registration Date
1933-11-01
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 10 2026 with 5,967 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front steering idler has slight play
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On May 22 2012 with 4,989 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- slight play ilder
- slight play rear bearing
Passed
On Oct 11 2010 with 4,876 miles
Failed
On Oct 07 2010 with 4,866 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
User Entered:
- slight play both steering ldler front
Passed
On Jun 22 2009 with 3,779 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight play n/s/f steering ilder
Passed
On Apr 08 2008 with 1,784 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight play steering idler
- n/s/f ball joint play
Passed
On Apr 20 2007 with 160 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight play steering idler
- slight play ball advice
Passed
On Aug 16 2005 with 8,326 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- sight play n/s steering ldler
- sight play o/s drag link
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