Description
This car is to be auctioned at our 'Bonhams MPH Beaulieu' auction at Beaulieu, National Motor Museum
Odometer reading: 40, 000 MOT: Exempt
- An immaculate example
- Fully restored
- Low mileage with just two owners from new
- Comprehensive history
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Founded in 1919 and sadly defunct in 1967, Alvis Motor Company specialised in traditionally styled and coach-built luxury cars. With a Rolls-Royce standard of finish, Alvis quickly magnetised an up-market following which included the likes of Prince Philip and Sir Douglas Bader.
Introduced in 1963, the Alvis TE21 is an exquisite sports saloon that was also available in the form of a Drophead Coup. Styled by Graber of Switzerland and built by Mulliner Park Ward, only 352 TE21s were originally produced
adding an air of exclusivity.
This 1964 example is a Drophead Coup bodied by Park Ward. First registered to a Mrs. J. T. Waddilove of Purley, Surrey on 12th November 1964, the car was ordered direct from the 1964 Motor Show (with the supplying dealer being Jack Barclay Limited of Berkley Square, London). The original sales invoice records show it was supplied with the current registration number 'JTW 29', power steering, chrome wire wheels, anti-freeze, and a full tank of petrol.
Used by the Waddilove family until 1975, the car was sadly laid up in dry storage until 2008 whereby it was discovered and purchased by the current owner. After such a long period of inactivity, the Alvis required an extensive restoration. This included a bare metal strip down and repairs to the coachwork which was undertaken to a very high standard. Photographs in the history file show the Alvis stripped to the bare metal and entering the Aston Martin Heritage Centre works in Newport Pagnell. Although prior to the restoration the engine started and ran well, the vendor decided to convert the cylinder head to unleaded fuel specifications for greater usability. The restoration was carried out over several years, and the car was refinished in its original colour combination of Beige Metallic (resprayed by Grimshaw and Wake Ltd) and beige leather trim (renewed by Trimming Services of Cobham). The interior, with its leather and walnut dashboard and fittings, is largely original and in excellent condition. This is an incredibly elegant car that represents one of the finest and most authentic T-Series Alvis's available on the market.
VIEWING
Beaulieu, National Motor Museum
03 Sep 2021 09:00 - 18:00 BST
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