Highlights

Bespoke one-off Speed 20 replica
Built on TD21 3L running gear
Fully rebuilt car in great condition
Aluminium wings formed on English Wheel
Distinctive and unusual conversation-starter

The Appeal

Before moving into the realm of upmarket GTs such as the TD21, Alvis made its name with cars like the Speed 20, a well-engineered pre-war sports car with 100mph capability and an innovative fully synchromesh gearbox. With just 1,165 built, they’re rare and sought-after today.

This bespoke, one-off Special blends those pre and post war eras. It is a ‘boat tail’ evocation of the Speed 20 built on a 1961 3L TD21 chassis. Mixing red metalwork with aluminium wings - formed using a traditional English Wheel - this stand-out special is an instant conversation-starter.

Under the bonnet is the original 3L straight six, giving this light, agile car considerable performance. There isn’t another like it so grab an interesting Alvis Special before it goes.

The History and Paperwork

Donor car first registered 1961
Alvis chassis number 26616
Chassis records indicate the car was despatched on 10th July 1961
Donor car was a Series I TD21 saloon previously registered as 789CUV
Speed 20 advert included in history file
Described as fully rebuilt in handwritten notes shown in photographs
Additional information relating to history shown in the same photograph
Displays 31,961 miles

The Condition

Red metalwork with bespoke ‘boat tail’ styling
Aluminium unpainted cycle wings and running boards fashioned using an English Wheel
Well detailed evocation including Brooklands aero screens and Alvis TD21 grille
Also retains other features such as lights from the original donor car
Fitted with chromed wire wheels with Alvis-branded spinners in good order
Painted wire spare wheel and additional steel spare also included
Underside presents well with some light flaking to paintwork to note
Fitted with a badge bar containing two historic badges
Exterior chromework presents well with light tarnish to some light surrounds
Well kept and bespoke fabricated interior with wooden dashboard
Black bucket seats in very good condition
Original Alvis Smiths-branded dials in patinated condition
Red carpets in good order with some wear to edges to note
Alvis pedal rubbers showing some wear
Cabin door cards and other trim well kept
Carpeted boot area with spare wheel and fuel tank
Three spoke Moto Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel with Alvis boss

The Mechanics

Alvis 3L straight six engine
This engine appears to be from the TD21 donor car
Twin SU carburettors
We are advised of recent new brakes and shoes
4spd manual gearbox
No reported running or driving issues
Some handwritten history contained in photographs

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