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Alvis Speed 25 ‘Charlesworth’ DHC, 1936 | € 129.000,--

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Alvis Speed 25 ‘Charlesworth’ DHC, year 1936. Chassis (VIN) number 13362SB, engine number 15149, body number 14128.12.36 (its factory original Charlesworth body). Bodywork finished in blue combined with a blue leather interior trimmed with blue carpet. Black mohair hood and hood-cover. This glorious Alvis Speed 25 is in a unique and wonderfully preserved original condition! The car was sold new in the United Kingdom (UK) and imported to the Netherlands in the past. This very special ‘survivor’ is mechanically and technically fully up to date and the automobile drives very well. Alvis was a highly esteemed innovative car manufacturer in the 1920s and 1930s. They were one of the first experimenting with front wheel drive (racing) cars and the firm produced all the major components by themselves. Alvis was one of the first British manufacturers offering fully synchronized gearboxes, a feature also present on this fine Speed 25. The Alvis Speed 20 and Speed 25 model series offered the best you could buy in the sub-top echelon of the market. The ride, the handling, and the operation of these Alvis cars is superb and second to none compared to other comparable British offerings of the period. Only the much more expensive, top of the market, Rolls Royce and ‘Derby’ Bentley (MK IV) cars could match the level of engineering and ease of operation. Even now, ninety years from new, you can experience the quality and enjoy the ease of operation. In total 391 Alvis Speed 25 chassis were produced of which 329 were fitted with a Charlesworth body. Of these 329 cars 62 cars were DHC (Drophead Coupe) models. This super original example comes with a very extensive and complete history file, and the car is technically and mechanically fully up to date! This fine Alvis recently won the award for best pre-war classic at the InterClassics show in Maastricht. This award, along with the trophy and certificate, will be presented to the new owner!

This Alvis is for sale at Altena Classic Service.
€ 129.000, -.

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Alvis was founded by Thomas George John and G.P. de Freville. The first cars built under the Alvis name were manufactured in 1920, and the last Alvis (sports) cars came out of the factory in Coventry 47 years later. The ending of the brand name Alvis was sealed when it was incorporated into the British Leyland concern, where it became part of Rover.

In the 1920s, Alvis was the first British car model to experiment with four-wheel drive. In fact, in 1925, they even manufactured sports and racing cars equipped with front-wheel drive, which had also been fitted with an overhead camshaft.

The Alvis Speed 25 and the 4.3 Litre are considered to be the best automobiles built by Alvis. 391 Alvis Speed 25 chassis were built of which 220 are known to survive.

Technical data*

Six cylinder in-line engine (OHV)
cylinder capacity: 3571 cc.
carburettors: 3 SU carburettors
capacity: 106 bhp. at 3800 rpm.
top-speed: 96,77 mph - 155 km/h
gearbox: 4-speed, manual, fully synchronized.
Brakes: cable operated drum brakes all round.
weight: 36,5 cwt - 1830 kg. (saloon)

*Source: The Story of the Red Triangle

Alvis history

The Alvis cars were of great quality and workmanship and were very fast as well. As for their cars, many parts were designed and manufactured by Alvis’ own staff, and production was small-scaled and exclusive. In the 1920s, Alvis was the first British car model to experiment with four-wheel drive. In fact, in 1925, they even manufactured sports and racing cars equipped with front-wheel drive, which had also been fitted with an overhead camshaft.

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Seller: Altena Classic Service

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