Beschreibung
Alvis Speed 20 SC 1934
Built at Holyhead road, Coventry, United Kingdom.
Bodied by Charlesworth, Coventry, UK.
Model: Alvis Speed 20 SC, 2. 7Lt, 6 cylinders. 3 carburettors, 2 electric fuel pumps, dual ignition, chassis lubrication from dashboard by pump, adjustable suspension, 4 oversize drum brakes, 4-speed synchronized gearbox, double fuel pump, with reserve, suspension springs over the chassis so low ground clearance.
Connoly grey leather interior, wood trim.
Body color: beige and light grey
Top speed: 86 miles. Highly reliable.
Spare parts available.
Condition: excellent throughout. Engine rebuilt, maintained and restored regularly over the last 36 years. Only original parts. Ready to drive.
Car history
Belonged to a Group Captain of the Royal Air Force.
Photographed in 1948, owned by a Mr Cragg.
Purchased in 1987 from Mr Graham Payze (sold due to age) near Stanford, UK.
Numerous maintenance works, including the search for and discovery of a 2nd engine identical to the original, documented for an exchange after restoration of this 2nd engine. The original is available.
The car has taken part in numerous rallies throughout Europe, and in 2006, 3500 km in China.
This car represents the quintessential quality of construction at the time by Alvis engineers, ahead of their time and the competition from Bentley, Invicta, and other leading brands.
2000: winner of the Beaulac Classic Elegance
2015: winner of the Paris Deauville Classic Elegance (Gold Steering Wheel)
Manufacturer history
Alvis Car & Engineering Company Limited was based in Coventry, UK, from 1919 to 1967.
The range of cars produced featured several models ahead of their time.
The Alvis factory was demolished by a German air raid on the night of November 14, 1940. The Charlesworth bodywork disappeared that same night.
The war effort led the company to produce amphibious vehicles, armoured vehicles and aircraft engines.
Alvis cars have always enjoyed above-average build quality, due to a corporate culture based on quality and reliability. This came at a cost: in 1934, this Alvis Speed 20 SC cost 5X the price of an Austin Seven.
Hand-built, the modest production of Alvis cars ceased in 1967, absorbed by British Leyland. I bought this car 36 years ago as my 3rd classic car and first pre-war. It is comfortable, reliable and a real head-turner. We did many miles across Europe and even China, building incredible memories with my family.
I am selling it due to my wife's passing as I cannot enjoy it without her.
