The Alvis TE21 is one of the finest GTs of its era and a car that in many ways deserves to be more collectable than it is.
With production limited to just 352 example, the 3.0-litre GT was a handsome brute, either in GT or drophead form.
This one is a 1964 car from fairly early in the TE’s four-year production run and is an older restoration, completed around 20 years ago and used moderately since.
It’s a charming and characterful car with a beguiling patina
Retrimmed during its rebuild in smart oatmeal-coloured leather, the Alvis’s cabin is a pleasant place to be, with rich, well-presented leather and smart dark blue carpets, also renewed when the car was recommissioned.
The headlining and dash are original and show signs of age, but in a gently patinated manner. There’s some light cracking to the dash surface but it by no means detracts from the cabin’s overall appearance.
It also still has its original Motorola radio, which is in working order.
There are also plaques inside the door shut for both the body maker – Mulliner Park Ward – and Grose, which was the original supplying dealer in Northamptonshire.
Smarty presented in dark blue, the Alvis is a handsome car to look at and it’s in generally fine order, with only a few minor marks and some slight pitting on the chromework – again, more in the realms of gently patinated than tired or worn-out. It’s just a lovely old car in very tidy order overall.
Underneath, the chassis appears strong from a basic inspection and there are no visible dents or damage to any of the panels.
The wire wheels are in good order, but a couple of the tyres look quite old and would benefit from replacement.
The Alvis’s 3.0-litre straight-six was completely rebuilt during the car’s restoration and it’s in good running order, with a photographic record of the rebuild.
It has also had quite a lot of mechanical work lately, to cure a coolant leak and a couple of small oil leaks.
It runs sweetly and is described by the vendor as a car that drives very well with no known problems.
While it’s not perfect, this is a really nice example of the TE21 in smart, enchanting condition.
It carries a gentle patina and looks fabulous in its dark blue colour scheme.
It’s a great opportunity to add one of the finest British GTs ever made to your collection while they’re still affordable.
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1964 Alvis TE21
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