The Alvis Crested Eagle was manufactured from 1933 through to 1940 and was a development of the 20hp Silver Eagle.

It featured an X-braced chassis frame with transverse-leaf independent front suspension and mechanical brakes.

Engines fitted were of 2148, 2511, 2762 and 3571cc in capacity, all of them overhead-valve six cylinders.

Standard body styles available on the Crested Eagle chassis were limited to just three: four-light and six-light saloons and a limousine.

This delightful Six Light Saloon has been owned by the current vendor since October 1989 and has been lovingly cared for.

This is a very original example; the leather interior is entirely original and has a fabulous patina.

The bodywork is again largely original apart from some repairs to the woodwork in the windscreen area-she is 86 years old after all! Over the years the paintwork has been refreshed in the original colour scheme, the Charlesworth body is particularly handsome with very proportionate lines.

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