Equipment
RHD. 4,387/137hp inline six, triple SU carburetors, 4-speed, body color wire wheels, Michelin tires, dual sidemounts, Lucas tri-bar headlights, halogen fog lights, luggage trunk. Leather upholstery.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Originally bodied by Charlesworth as a saloon, a body destroyed by fire in 2000. The chassis was shortened and a reproduction body after Gurney Nutting built. Sound but polishing swirled and edge chipped old paint. Good upholstery, interior trim, wood and gauges. Good chrome. Orderly engine compartment.
Market commentary
Sold by Bonhams at Beaulieu in 2014 for $101,102 (ú61,980 at the time, this result is ú99,900). Alvis is rarely credited for its design and technical quality, something this result reflects. The new owner got an attractive and comfortable rebodied drophead coupe for a modest but appropriate price, a car that should be enjoyed enthusiastically.