Highlights
- In the same family ownership since 1968
- Very rare pre-war Alvis Drop Head Coupe
- One of only 754 12/70 cars built
- Stored in a garage for approximately 40 years
- Only 2 former registered keepers from new we are told
- Large file of paperwork including service history
The Appeal
The 12/70 has an important place in the history of one of Britain’s most illustrious car makers. It was the last 4cyl model built before the Luftwaffe brought wartime car production to an end.
Just 754 left the line over three years, very few of them open Drop Head Coupes like this car. We are told that it was first registered in 1938. The vendor’s late partner was gifted it in 1968 for his 17th birthday and kept it ever since. For the last 40 years it has been dry stored in the garage you see in the photos. The vendor tells us that it has had just three keepers.
The car is finished in brown and looks largely complete. It is, as you can see, a restoration project. It is accompanied by a large history file, highlights of which you can see in the photos. It is sold with a registration document with plate GKJ529.
Although it could be used as a source of parts, we genuinely hope that this stylish rarity gets the love it needs and returns to the road.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1938
- Only 2 former registered keepers from new we are told
- Current owner inherited the vehicle from their late partner
- The late partner received it as a 17th birthday gift from their father in July 1968
- Stored in a garage for approximately 40 years
- Accompanied by a file of paperwork including service history
- Highlights from history file shown in photos
- We are told the car comes with a registration document
- Vendor advises the registration is GKJ529
The Condition
- Restoration project finished in brown as shown
- Car appears to be largely complete
- There are obvious areas requiring repair
- Interior appears to be largely complete
- Front condition appears reasonable albeit requiring restoration
- Rear condition is reported to be poor as can be seen in photos
- Underneath condition is unknown
- Interior condition is reported to be poor but with many original features
- Condition of instruments and switchgear is unknown
The Mechanics
- From factory this car would have a 1,842cc OHV 4cyl engine
- The precise engine and gearbox specification is not known
- The vehicle is not currently running and is clearly not driveable
- Would require comprehensive mechanical recommissioning after long-term storage
- Car is clearly sold as a non-running restoration project
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