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1933 Alvis Speed 20 SA Sports Tourer

United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 146

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Alvis Speed 20 SA is a beautifully restored open tourer, representing a highly desirable pre-war sports car eligible for prestigious events. The extensive restoration, completed by specialists, ensures it's presented in excellent mechanical and cosmetic order, making it a standout example for collectors and enthusiasts.

Condition

8

The car has undergone a comprehensive restoration with attention to mechanicals, body, and interior, aligning with 'Excellent' condition. While post-restoration mileage is low, minor maintenance and part replacements (windscreen, fuel gauge) indicate it's not 'Pristine' or 'Outstanding' but very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

10603

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

RV 3774

RHD/LHD:

RHD

• For many, the definitive pre-war Alvis, an open tourer-bodied Speed 20 SA • Supplied with the factory build records showing that it started life as a four-seater by Cross & Ellis • Acquired as a rolling chassis and then painstakingly restored back to an accurate period specification by the late Chris Compton of Welshpool • In the current ownership since 2019 • Eligible for a range of events with the VSCC, etc.

Previewed in October, 1931, but not entering production until the following March, the Alvis Speed 20 SA was reputedly inspired by Donald Healey’s Monte Carlo Rally-winning Invicta S-type.

The brainchild of marque draughtsman Arthur Varney.

its ‘double dropped’ chassis frame was fabricated from high tensile carbon sheet steel.

Enjoying a notably low centre of gravity, the newcomer was equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension, a Marles Weller steering box and cable-operated 14in.

drum brakes.

Fed by triple SU carburettors, its 2,511cc OHV straight-six e...