Highlights
- Perhaps unique opportunity to acquire two rare TD21 Series IIs
- Only 285 Series II TD21s were built
- Over £13,500 invested in 2024 and 2025 in bodywork repairs and preparation
- Vast collection of spares and other parts for restoration work
The Appeal
Alvis’ TD21 was close to the last gasp for a certain style of traditional, British coachbuilt grand tourer. Graceful, comfortable and quick, the Alvis was the refined alternative to a Bentley or Rolls-Royce. Just 285 of the revised Series II cars were built up to 1963.
For fans of these cars, or anyone who likes an intriguing classic project, here is the chance to buy two of these rare later TD21 cars. For sale is a 1962 green donor car, and a 1963 project car. The latter has received over £13,500 of bodywork restoration and preparation by a well-regarded specialist. This work was done in 2024 and 2025 so is in good order, as you can see in the photos.
Beyond the renovation work, the buyer gets a vast collection of spares, parts and other ephemera to help them complete the project. Included is a large collection of early history and paperwork relating to both cars. There is work to be done, but on completion, you get to enjoy an extremely rare and well-regarded Alvis and Park Ward rarity.
The vendor says:
"As many of us know, there is still a lot of work to do on this car, more so for me as I’m unable to do the work myself. But I believe I’ve done the worst and most expensive jobs. I would hate to see this project simply used for spares and completed one day and back in the road. However, the value of spares including the gearbox is worth the money I hope to get. I’m very realistic with the way prices of some classics have fallen over the last few years, therefore I believe it’s simply worth what someone is prepared to pay for it. I will be very sad to see it go, but if it gets completed, I’ll be happy to have another of these glorious rare British built cars back on the road."
The vendor says:
"As many of us know, there is still a lot of work to do on this car, more so for me as I’m unable to do the work myself. But I believe I’ve done the worst and most expensive jobs. I would hate to see this project simply used for spares and completed one day and back in the road. However, the value of spares including the gearbox is worth the money I hope to get. I’m very realistic with the way prices of some classics have fallen over the last few years, therefore I believe it’s simply worth what someone is prepared to pay for it. I will be very sad to see it go, but if it gets completed, I’ll be happy to have another of these glorious rare British built cars back on the road."
Key Information
- Mileage: not known
- Country of registration: UK
- MOT status: expired, vehicles eligible for Historic Vehicle status
- Technical specs: 2,993cc straight six engine
- Paperwork: large collection of historic paperwork and recent invoices as shown
Individual vehicle details (V5s included as shown):
Green donor car:
- Registration AAO593A
- VIN number 26812
- First registered 13th July 1962
- Colour: green
- Three keepers
- Current keeper since July 2005
Blue project car:
- Registration: AAB947A
- VIN number 26896
- First registered 18th June 1963
- Colour: blue
- Eight registered keepers
- Current keeper since June 2009
Recent restoration to the project car by Mitchell Motors Restoration (further details in photos):
- 02/25 - £1,755 - body repairs
- 09/24 - £2,436 - filing and profiling body
- 08/24 - £2,736 - filing and profiling body
- 07/24 - £5,364 - priming and stripping body
- 06/24 - £1,260 - body preparation
The vendor says:
"Alvis TD21 series 2 restoration project originally in Alice Blue, with original registration of 84 FLY, last on the road in the early 2000’s (please note tax disc still visible in windscreen) I purchased the car approximately 15 years ago as a barn find restoration project. It came without a gearbox or engine, hence why I then purchased an additional Alvis TD21 (the donor car pictured for the engine) along with a TE21 which I then sold, once removing the rare ZF 5 speed gearbox which would have come with the restoration project originally. So now I have many duplicated spares with both cars present. All the work I have had done has been completed by car restoring businesses, alas I wish I could do it myself, otherwise I’d be keeping the car. But time and money are a rare commodity for me with an 18 month old, a new born baby and house on the market. The body was removed and both chassis and body media blasted to remove rust and rot. Both were then worked on over the last few years to fabricate pretty much all of the car, including complete new floor, wings, back quarters. Basically anything that had to be done for the body and chassis have been done. Full receipts can be seen in pictures. I haven’t added these up, but I must be in excess of £30,000. New front suspension fitted with a box of new brake pipes and shock absorbers from Red Triangle to be fitted. For somebody that has the time and knowledge, this is a great project with the worst and most expensive part done."
"Alvis TD21 series 2 restoration project originally in Alice Blue, with original registration of 84 FLY, last on the road in the early 2000’s (please note tax disc still visible in windscreen) I purchased the car approximately 15 years ago as a barn find restoration project. It came without a gearbox or engine, hence why I then purchased an additional Alvis TD21 (the donor car pictured for the engine) along with a TE21 which I then sold, once removing the rare ZF 5 speed gearbox which would have come with the restoration project originally. So now I have many duplicated spares with both cars present. All the work I have had done has been completed by car restoring businesses, alas I wish I could do it myself, otherwise I’d be keeping the car. But time and money are a rare commodity for me with an 18 month old, a new born baby and house on the market. The body was removed and both chassis and body media blasted to remove rust and rot. Both were then worked on over the last few years to fabricate pretty much all of the car, including complete new floor, wings, back quarters. Basically anything that had to be done for the body and chassis have been done. Full receipts can be seen in pictures. I haven’t added these up, but I must be in excess of £30,000. New front suspension fitted with a box of new brake pipes and shock absorbers from Red Triangle to be fitted. For somebody that has the time and knowledge, this is a great project with the worst and most expensive part done."
The Detail
- Pair of cars from 1962 and 1963 both Series II models
- Partly restored project car with extensive work in 2024 and 2025
- Details of work by Mitchell Motors in summarised above and detailed in photos
- Large collection of spares including engines, running gear and trim
- Some restoration work has begun but much further work will be required
The vendor says:
"There are some adjustments to be made on the body in order for the doors to fit well for example. This can be seen in photos. I only wish I was able to do it myself. Some chrome work would probably need replacing or restored, although most parts look good to me. As I said before, this project comes with a lot of duplicate parts, so the best of those can be used and those left over will undoubtedly have a value to sell on and get some of the money spent back. Body work has been primed for protection.
"Interior is very good, in matching blue. Some attention would be needed to bring back to life, but seats are great considering age. The rear door cards are the worst, one in particularly, but I’m sure salvageable. I have the original headlining too. Carpet not present.
"As you can see, I have two of the Alvis 3 litre 6 cylinder engines. One of them is seized, but the other runs very nicely and still turns no problem. I kept the seized one for spares. Gearbox is the 5 Speed box that came with the Series 2 TD21 and have no reason to believe it contains any faults as told by the previous owner, who had to sell his TE21 due to major rot and rust on bodywork. I have full service receipts from Red Triangle dating from 1970."
"There are some adjustments to be made on the body in order for the doors to fit well for example. This can be seen in photos. I only wish I was able to do it myself. Some chrome work would probably need replacing or restored, although most parts look good to me. As I said before, this project comes with a lot of duplicate parts, so the best of those can be used and those left over will undoubtedly have a value to sell on and get some of the money spent back. Body work has been primed for protection.
"Interior is very good, in matching blue. Some attention would be needed to bring back to life, but seats are great considering age. The rear door cards are the worst, one in particularly, but I’m sure salvageable. I have the original headlining too. Carpet not present.
"As you can see, I have two of the Alvis 3 litre 6 cylinder engines. One of them is seized, but the other runs very nicely and still turns no problem. I kept the seized one for spares. Gearbox is the 5 Speed box that came with the Series 2 TD21 and have no reason to believe it contains any faults as told by the previous owner, who had to sell his TE21 due to major rot and rust on bodywork. I have full service receipts from Red Triangle dating from 1970."
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