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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. 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. Six cylinder
in-line engine Alvis Speed 20 SA with Vanden Plas open tourer bodywork, year 1933. Colour green with a red leather interior and red carpet. This is a very remarkable and special Alvis Speed 20: this automobile is totally original, the full history is known and extensively documented! Even photographs of the first owner are present! This Alvis Speed 20, with British registration AJJ585, is very well known within Alvis circles. The automobile is in untouched good to very good original condition. It shows the most beautiful and honest patina prewar car enthusiasts can dream of! The automobile was always serviced and maintained by professional specialists. Recently the engine was overhauled (invoice present). This fascinating Alvis looks like it was well stored sixty years ago and surfaced yesterday! This Alvis is a true time machine and this is a scarce opportunity to buy an untouched, original prewar automobile! Remember Alvis was one of the leading British motor car manufacturers in the 1930'ies, engineering entire cars including their own gearboxes and carburettors! This
classic car was sold to the Netherlands |
