Not Sold • £30,000 - £35,000
1938 ALVIS 4.3
United Kingdom • 4 Feb 2026 • Lot 54
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Alvis 4.3, believed to be a Charlesworth model with possible links to Louis Vuitton, boasts a rich history and impressive performance for its time. The car's documentation includes a buff logbook, maintenance records, and correspondence, though a thorough inspection is advised to verify its exact specifications and condition.
Condition
6
The car description indicates general wear through its mention of 'files of history' and the need to confirm the model upon inspection, suggesting it's not in pristine condition. While the leather seats have been reupholstered, implying some restoration, the overall state points to moderate wear and the potential need for some reconditioning to bring it to a higher standard.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
AVA 400
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: ALVIS Model: 4.3 Registration: AVA 400 Engine Size (cc): 4387 Year of Manufacture: 1938 Date First Registered: 24/11/1938 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING Guide Price: SUBMIT BEST BID You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026
Points of note
£28,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£65,102
Median Price (Since 2020)
£101,453
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen 7 sold before
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Mar 13 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
21,933 miles
Registration Date
1938-11-24
MOT History
Failed
On Mar 13 2026 with 21,933 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Aug 29 2017 with 21,840 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Slight play in steering joints all
Failed
On Jun 26 2017 with 21,830 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four (4.2.A.1a)
Passed
On May 15 2012 with 21,813 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On May 26 2011 with 21,808 miles
Passed
On May 26 2010 with 21,789 miles
Passed
On Jun 09 2008 with 21,686 miles
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