Description
OPEN TO OFFERS
Manufactured 1928
Originally a Carbodies beetle back body.
The current 2+2 touring aluminium and ash body was fitted by coachbuilders Jarvis around 50 years ago
Previous owners had the car professionally maintained by Caleng Engineering who rebuilt the engine, fitted the gearbox with Register close ratio gears and upgraded the steering box with a new Register steering shaft
Other work included:
Full flow oil filter conversion
High torque starter motor
Large bore Solex 40MOV sports model Carburettor
Dynamo converted to two brush operation with compatible voltage regulator, which charges well
Converted to negative earth
Electric cooling fan
Re-cored radiator (£1800)
Accelerator pedal shaft rebushed
New pedal shaft and footboard rubbers
Coil ignition conversion using a period conversion kit but with a modern Lucas distributor with electronic ignition for reliability measure (original BTH Magneto comes with the car, is in full working order.)
Set of new correct spark plugs
New modern rear lights for safety.
Carburettor tuned - new float and needle valve.
Brakes inspected and adjusted.
Reproofing and waterproofing of hood and tonneau.
A lot of notes re the history plus handbooks etc two editions of the 12/ 50 owner’s bible "The Vintage Alvis Manual"
Also included are the following:
Guide to the electrical system
Invoices from Caleng Engineering
Carburettor set up guide
Details of the conversion of the gearbox to close ratio gears
Pictures of the build of the current body, and a picture of the car wearing its drop-head coupe body.
V5 present and correct.
MOT and tax exempt.
Very well known in the Alvis RegisterI love the car and do not want to sell her but financial and space restraints force the sale of either my Alvis or my Morgan.
