Not Sold | 1938 Alvis Speed 25 Drophead Coupé

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Not Sold (Est: £75,000 - £90,000)

1938 Alvis Speed 25 Drophead Coupé

United Kingdom • 21 May 2022 • Lot 226

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1938 Alvis Speed 25 is a handsome example of a pre-war car, with a Charlesworth body, blue paintwork and grey-blue interior. The car was purchased in 1973 and underwent a 30-year chassis up restoration and has covered 40,000 miles since the restoration was completed.

Condition

7

The car is described as having some age-related marks that add to its patina, but is otherwise in good condition after a 30-year restoration. It has covered 40,000 miles since the restoration, mainly continental touring, and the vendor describes it as a delight to drive. The car is resplendent with blue paintwork with a grey blue interior.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

14607

Odometer:

40,000 miles

Reg Number:

FGO 659

RHD/LHD:

RHD

1927 saw the introduction of the six-cylinder Alvis 14.75 and this engine became the basis for the long line of luxurious six-cylinder Alvis cars produced up to the outbreak of the Second World War.

The overtly sporting 2,511cc Speed 20 appeared in 1932 and a year later, as the SB series, was treated to several innovations including independent front suspension and the world’s first all-synchromesh gearbox.

In 1936 a larger 3,571cc engine was introduced with seven main bearings, rather than the four of the earlier Speed 20, giving an output of 110bhp.

The clutch, flywheel and crankshaft were balanced together, which minimised vibration and two electric petrol pumps fed the three SU carburettors.

The new 3 ½ litre model initially carried saloon bodywork only, but a year later it was combined with the latest version of the Speed 20 chassis to create the Speed 25, capable of a top speed of 95mph and widely considered to be one of the finest cars of its era.

Alvis never supplied any o...