Not Sold | 1935 Alvis Speed 20

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Not Sold (Est: £62,000 - £70,000)

1935 Alvis Speed 20

United Kingdom • 26 Nov 2016 • Lot 201

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Alvis Speed 20, originally from 1935, has a rich history, including use in East African races and ownership by notable figures. Despite its past, it's reported to be in good condition, drives well, and has a superb engine sound, making it an attractive opportunity given its estimated value.

Condition

6

The car has been raced and used as an everyday vehicle, indicating some wear and tear. However, it has been cherished and is reported to be in good driving condition with a superb engine sound, suggesting it has been well-maintained despite its history.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

12051

Odometer:

30,311 miles

Reg Number:

BMB 784

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Alvis Car and Engineering Company Ltd.

was a manufacturer that originally existed in Coventry from 1919 through to 1967.

In addition to cars designed for the civilian market, the company also produced racing cars, aircraft engines, armoured cars and other military vehicles, the latter continuing long after civilian car production ceased.

In 1922, George Thomas Smith-Clarke left his job as assistant works manager at Daimler and joined Alvis as chief engineer and works manager.

Smith-Clarke was accompanied by William Dunn who left his job as a draughtsman, also at Daimler, to become Chief Draughtsman at Alvis.

This partnership lasted for nearly 28 years and was responsible for producing some of the most successful cars in the company's history.

Smith-Clarke left in 1950 and Dunn assumed Smith-Clarke's position as Chief Engineer remaining in that position until 1959.

As with many upmarket engineering companies of the time, Alvis did not produce their own coachwork, relying instead ...