Description
1961 Alvis TD21 Series I DHC
UK home market car, 1 of just 785 Park Ward-bodied Series 1 TD21s of which there were 192 DHC examples in Graber / Alvis ‘Piasio Green’.
Benefits from a meticulous engine-out restoration. The work incorporated several choice upgrades including an uprated cooling system, stainless steel exhaust system and the fitment of a five-speed manual gearbox - like those found in Series II examples.
Other noteworthy specifications include rare adjustable reclining seats, impressive 15'' stainless steel wire wheels (shod with correct Michelin XVS radial tyres), retro-fitted water temperature gauge fitted beneath the dashboard, original radio reconditioned with modern components and MP3 connectivity, power assisted steering and original twin Lucas driving lights.
History file contains original sales order and copy of Alvis build record, along with comprehensive restoration files. This details receipts from Wren Classics to the sum of £47, 700 between 2014-16 including 500 man hours along with other receipts in excess of £8, 500. The history file contains further bills of £12, 000 invested during the current ownership (8 years).
The car starts effortlessly and drives majestically, as you'd expect given recent specialist investments
