RM Sotheby's London (2017)

1940 Alvis 12/70 Special

Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed (2016)

1940 Alvis 12/70 2.8-Litre Special Sports

Alvis 12/70

Alvis

Alvis, also known as the Alvis Car and Engineering Company, was an English automotive manufacturer that was traces its roots to 1919. Officially established as Alvis in 1921, the company entered the automotive market with early models such as the 10/30, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/1250/">12/50</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/silver-eagle/">Silver Eagle</a>. These models helped establish the company as a highly regarded manufacturer, but later offerings such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/speed-20/">Speed 20</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/speed-25/">Speed 25</a> cemented Alvis&#39; reputation in the motoring world. After WW2, Alvis resumed automotive production with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/ta-14/">TA 14</a>, following it up with models such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/ta-21/">TA 21</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/td-21/">TD 21</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/te-21/">TE 21</a>. After years of declining fortunes, Alvis finally ceased autmotive production in 1967 after being purchased by Rover.

Alvis, also known as the Alvis Car and Engineering Company, was an English automotive manufacturer that was traces its roots to 1919.…

12/70

The Alvis 12/70 was a series of cars introduced in 1937. The 12/70 was created as a more economical alternative to the Alvis Silver Crest, and was powered by a 64hp 1.8L inline four engine paired to a 4 speed manual transmission. Alvis offered the 12/70 in saloon or drophead coupe body styles, with the bodies built by the coachbuilder Mulliners of Birmingham. Production of the Alvis 12/70 lasted until 1940, with a total of 741 examples built.

The Alvis 12/70 was a series of cars introduced in 1937. The 12/70 was created as a more economical alternative to the Alvis Silver Crest,…

Alvis 12/50

The Alvis 12/50 was a series of cars introduced in 1923. The 12/50 was built in a variety of open or closed body styles, including two or four door options. These cars were powered by a selection of inline four engines, available in 1496cc, 1598cc, and 1645cc displacements. Early examples were available on the SA (short) or SB (long) platforms, but later in production, an improved SC platform was introduced. In 1926, the 12/50 received a substantial update, which included new TE, TF, TG, and SD variants. Production of the Alvis 12/50 lasted until 1932.

The Alvis 12/50 was a series of cars introduced in 1923. The 12/50 was built in a variety of open or closed body styles, including two or…

12/50

Alvis Silver Eagle

The Alvis Silver Eagle was a series of cars introduced in 1929. The Silver Eagle was offered in coupe, drophead coupe, two seat roadster, and saloon body styles, and was powered by a range of inline six engines. These engines ranged from 2.0L to 2.5L in displacement. Alvis used a wide range of platforms to build the Silver Eagle before discontinuing the model in 1936.

The Alvis Silver Eagle was a series of cars introduced in 1929. The Silver Eagle was offered in coupe, drophead coupe, two seat roadster,…

Silver Eagle

Alvis 12/60

The Alvis 12/60 was a series of cars introduced in 1931. The 12/60 was available as a two or four seat sports roadster, as well as a sports saloon. These cars were powered by a 1.6L inline four engine that generated 54hp. Production of the Alvis 12/60 was short-lived, with the model being discontinued in 1932.

The Alvis 12/60 was a series of cars introduced in 1931. The 12/60 was available as a two or four seat sports roadster, as well as a sports…

12/60

Alvis Firefly

The Alvis Firefly was a family of cars that debuted in 1932. The Firefly was powered by a 1.5L inline four engine that generated 50hp, and was available in roadster, tourer, saloon, and convertible body styles. These cars were very similar to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/silver-eagle/">Alvis Silver Eagle</a>, apart from their four cylinder engines. Production of the Alvis Firefly lasted until 1934.

The Alvis Firefly was a family of cars that debuted in 1932. The Firefly was powered by a 1.5L inline four engine that generated 50hp, and…

Firefly

FIrefly

Alvis Speed 20

The Alvis Speed 20 was a series of cars that was introduced in 1932. The Speed 20 was built in four main variants, the SA, SB, SC, and SD. Although each of these variants had a different wheelbase, the SA and SB shared a 2.5L inline six engine, while the SC and SD were powered by a 2.8L unit. These cars were offered in a range of four seat body styles such as sports saloon, drophead coupe, and sports tourer. Alongside these factory body styles, a rolling chassis was also sold in order to be bodied by a third party coachbuilder. Towards the end of production, Alvis introduced the 3-1/2 Litre SA, which saw the Speed 20 receive a larger, more powerful engine. Production of the Alvis Speed 20 ended in 1936, with the 3-1/2 Litre SA recieving a range of mechanical updates which would see it become a new model, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/speed-25/">Alvis Speed 25</a>.

The Alvis Speed 20 was a series of cars that was introduced in 1932. The Speed 20 was built in four main variants, the SA, SB, SC, and SD.…

Speed 20

Alvis Crested Eagle

The Alvis Crested Eagle was a family of cars introduced in 1933. This series of cars was offered in saloon and limousine body styles on a range of different wheelbases. The Crested Eagle was powered by a range of inline six engines that ranged from 2.2L to 3.5L in displacement, and was built until 1940.

The Alvis Crested Eagle was a family of cars introduced in 1933. This series of cars was offered in saloon and limousine body styles on a…

Crested Eagle

Alvis Firebird

The Alvis Firebird was a series of touring cars introduced in 1935. The Firebird was developed from the previous <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/firefly/">Alvis Firefly</a>, and was available in tourer, drophead coupe, and saloon body styles, all of which were built by the coachbuilder Cross &amp; Ellis. These cars were powered by a 1.8L inline four engine that produced 55hp. Production of the Alvis Firebird lasted until 1939, with a total of 449 examples built.

The Alvis Firebird was a series of touring cars introduced in 1935. The Firebird was developed from the previous Alvis Firefly, and was…

Firebird

Alvis Speed 25

The Alvis Speed 25 was a series of luxury tourers introduced for the 1937 model year. The Speed 25 was developed from the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/speed-20/">Alvis Speed 20</a>, and was offered in saloon, drophead coupe, and roadster body styles from a range of coachbuilders such as Vanden Plas, Cross &amp; Eliis, and Charlesworth. The Speed 25 was powered by a 3.5L inline six engine that generated 106hp, which it sent to the rear wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. The Speed 25, alongside its bigger <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/43-litre/">Alvis 4.3-Litre</a> sibling, was considered to be one of the finest cars of its era, and was in production until 1940.

The Alvis Speed 25 was a series of luxury tourers introduced for the 1937 model year. The Speed 25 was developed from the Alvis Speed 20,…

Speed 25

Alvis 4.3-Litre

The Alvis 4.3-Litre was a series of luxury tourers that were introduced for the 1937 model year. The 4.3-Litre was largely similar to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/speed-25/">Alvis Speed 25</a>, with the notable exceptions of the larger engine and longer wheelbase. Alvis built the 4.3-Litre as a rolling chassis, with body styles such as drophead coupe, and sports tourer being provided by coachbuilders which included Vanden Plas and Charlesworth. As its name implies, the 4.3-Litre was powered by a 4.3L inline six engine that generated 137hp, which it sent to the rear wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Production of the Alvis 4.3-Litre ended in 1940, with a total of 198 examples built.

The Alvis 4.3-Litre was a series of luxury tourers that were introduced for the 1937 model year. The 4.3-Litre was largely similar to the…

4.3-Litre

Alvis TA 14

The Alvis TA 14, also known as the Fourteen, was a series of cars that were introduced in 1946. The TA 14 was Alvis&#39; first car produced after the end of WW2. This series of cars were built as rolling chassis by Alvis and given to coachbuilders for bodying. Mulliners of Birmingham built four seat sports saloons, whereas Tickford and Carbodies offered drophead coupe bodies. The TA 14 was powered by a 1.9L inline four engine that generated 65hp, which it sent to the rear wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Production of the Alvis TA 14 ended in 1950, when it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/ta-21/">Alvis TA 21</a>.

The Alvis TA 14, also known as the Fourteen, was a series of cars that were introduced in 1946. The TA 14 was Alvis' first car produced…

TA 14

Alvis TB 14

The Alvis TB 14 was a series of roadsters introduced in 1950. The TB 14 was a limited production sports car built on an <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/ta-14/">Alvis TA 14</a> platform, but featuring an open body built by the coachbuilder AP Metalcraft. These sleek roadsters were powered by the same 1.9L inline four engine as the TA 14, but with twin carburetors which increased power to 68hp. A total of 100 examples of the Alvis TB 14 were built, with production limited to 1950.

The Alvis TB 14 was a series of roadsters introduced in 1950. The TB 14 was a limited production sports car built on an Alvis TA 14…

TB 14

Alvis TA 21

The Alvis TA 21 was a series of cars that was introduced in 1950. The TA 21 shared many components with its predecessor, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/ta-14/">Alvis TA 14</a>, but importantly, it featured a new 3.0L inline six engine. This engine generated 83hp, which it sent to the rear wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Two body styles were offered, a saloon, which was built by the coachbuilder Mulliners of Birmingham, and a drophead coupe, which was created by Tickford. Production of the Alvis TA 21 lasted until 1953, when it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/tc-21/">Alvis TC 21</a>.

The Alvis TA 21 was a series of cars that was introduced in 1950. The TA 21 shared many components with its predecessor, the Alvis TA 14,…

TA 21

Alvis TB 21

The Alvis TB 21 was a series of limited production roadsters introduced in 1951. Much like the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/tb-14/">Alvis TB 14</a>, the TB 21 was built on an <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/ta-21/">Alvis TA 21</a> platform, but featuring an open body built by coachbuilder AP Metalcraft. These roadsters were powered by the same 3.0L inline six engine as the TA 21, but with a different carburetor, which increased power to 90hp. Only a total of 31 examples of the Alvis TB 21 were built, with production ending in 1953.

The Alvis TB 21 was a series of limited production roadsters introduced in 1951. Much like the Alvis TB 14, the TB 21 was built on an Alvis…

TB 21

Alvis FV603 Saracen

The FV603 Saracan was an armored personnel carrier built by Alvis beginning in 1952. These 6x6 military vehicles were also built in command vehicle, artillery, and armored ambulance configurations. The FV603 was powered by a Rolls-Royce inline eight engine that produced 160hp. Production of the Saracan ended in 1976, although they remain in use in some countries to this day.

The FV603 Saracan was an armored personnel carrier built by Alvis beginning in 1952. These 6x6 military vehicles were also built in command…

FV603 Saracen

Alvis TC 21

The Alvis TC 21 was a series of luxury cars that were introduced in 1953. The TC 21 was offered in saloon and drophead coupe body styles, which were bodied by Mulliners of Birmingham and Tickford respectively. These cars were powered by a 3.0L inline six engine which generated 100hp which it sent to the rear wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. A variant known as the TC 21/100, or Grey Lady, featured a range of small improvements which allowed the car to reach 100mph. Production of the TC 21 ended until 1955.

The Alvis TC 21 was a series of luxury cars that were introduced in 1953. The TC 21 was offered in saloon and drophead coupe body styles,…

TC 21

Alvis TD 21

The Alvis TD 21 was a family of luxury sports cars that were introduced in 1958. The TD 21 was available in two door coupe or two door saloon body styles, which were built by the coachbuilder Park Ward. These cars were powered by a 3.0L inline six engine sending drive to the rear wheels via a 4 speed manual or 3 speed automatic transmission. Two generations of the Alvis TD 21 were built: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/td-21/series-i/">Series I (1958-1961)</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/td-21/series-ii/">Series II (1962-1963)</a>.

The Alvis TD 21 was a family of luxury sports cars that were introduced in 1958. The TD 21 was available in two door coupe or two door…

TD 21

Alvis TE 21

The Alvis TE 21 was a series of cars introduced in 1963. The TE 21 was the successor to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/td-21/">Alvis TD 21</a>, and was offered in saloon or drophead coupe body styles. These bodies were built by Mulliner Park Ward, and powered by a 130hp 3.0L inline six engine, which was paired to automatic or manual transmission options. The Alvis TE 21 was built until 1966, but a few cars were sold in 1967, with total of 352 examples built.

The Alvis TE 21 was a series of cars introduced in 1963. The TE 21 was the successor to the Alvis TD 21, and was offered in saloon or…

TE 21

Alvis TF 21

The Alvis TF 21 was a series of luxury cars that were introduced in 1966. The TF 21, like its predecessor, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alvis/te-21/">Alvis TE 21</a>, was offered in saloon and drophead coupe body styles. These bodies were crafted by the coachbuilder Mulliner Park Ward, and powered by a 3.0L inline six engine that generated 150hp. This engine sent its power to the rear wheels via automatic or manual transmission options. The TF 21 would be Alvis&#39; last production model, with the company ceasing automotive operations in 1967. At the end of production, a total of 106 examples had been built.

The Alvis TF 21 was a series of luxury cars that were introduced in 1966. The TF 21, like its predecessor, the Alvis TE 21, was offered in…

	Vehicle	Price	Date
	1940 Alvis 12/70 Special RM Sotheby's London (2017) Lot #135	NOT SOLD	Sep 06, 2017 4 years ago
	1940 Alvis 12/70 2.8-Litre Special Sports Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed (2016) Lot #205	£51,175 SOLD	Jun 24, 2016 5 years ago

Alvis 12/70 (1937 to 1940)

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