Alvis 12/70 (1937 to 1940)

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.