Sold | 1933 Alvis Firefly 11.9hp Two-Seater with Dickey

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£13,500 (Est: £18,000 - £24,000)

1933 Alvis Firefly 11.9hp Two-Seater with Dickey

United Kingdom • 10 May 2026 • Lot 51

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1933 Alvis Firefly is a rare, two-seater with dickey, one of only two bodied by Cross & Ellis. Restored in the 90s and mechanically updated, including a synchromesh gearbox, it presents with a history file documenting its life from original sale to recent maintenance.

Condition

7

The car has undergone a comprehensive restoration and has had various mechanical components refurbished or replaced. There's evidence of ongoing maintenance, suggesting it is in solid running condition with slight wear, but no significant damage. The color scheme has been changed, and the seats have been retrimmed.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

10778

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

YD 7867

RHD/LHD:

RHD

SALE ROOM NOTICE: Please note that only a copy of the current V5C is on file, so prospective purchasers may need to apply for a new one.

Introduced in September, 1932, the Alvis Firefly was built to the same high standards as its more expensive brethren.

Notably low-slung, it was based on a 'double-dropped' ladder frame chassis equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension, friction dampers and four-wheel 14in.

drum brakes.

Utilising a 9ft.

10½in.

wheelbase and 4ft.

4in track, the model was praised by the contemporary motoring press for its ride and handling capabilities.

Powered by a 1,496cc OHV engine—essentially a four-cylinder version of that found in the legendary Speed 20—allied to either four-speed manual or ENV pre-selector transmission, the Firefly was reputedly capable of 75mph.

Available with a choice of saloon, tourer, or drophead coupé coachwork, it remained in production until 1935, by which time some 871 are thought to have been sold.

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