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1938' Alvis 12/70
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£26,500Published 16 November 2021ID: rm4Gj3
Expired
3 years, 1 month ago
3 years, 1 month ago
Information from the owner
Body: Coupe
Age: 83 years
Fuel: Petrol
Exterior color: Blue
Seller's comments about 1938' Alvis 12/70
1937 Alvis 12/ 70 Mulliners Sport Saloon. Blue over Cream with Blue leather upholstery. The Alvis 12/ 70 was announced by Alvis cars 22 September 1937. It was a four-cylinder sports saloon or 4-seater drophead coupe related to the pricier six-cylinder Alvis Silver Crest. The standard catalogued four-door four—seater saloon or two-door four-seater drophead coupe’ bodywork was made for Alvis by Mulliners of Birmingham. There were only 741 of this model produced with just 121 surviving, indeed a rare car.
It was described by a motoring correspondent of The Times as follows: The four-door body has four side windows and makes a comfortable four-seater; the doors have roll armrests and ashtrays and there is a central pull-down rest. The rear windows are "carried well back and-allow a very fair view". The doors have slip pockets and glass louvres that conform to the body's lines. There is a cupboard in the instrument panel and the instruments and ashtray are centrally placed. There are two-way visors, independent wiper controls (Left and Right), a spring steering wheel and in its centre ignition, dip and switch (headlights), signalling and horn controls. There are ventilators in the scuttle, a sliding roof and a fully opening windscreen. The front seats are adjustable, the backrests will tip up and beneath them there are floor wells for the feet of the back
passengers. A stabilising bumper and two horns are ?tted at the front. This fully-sorted, matching numbers example has been owned by a Classic Car Museum Proprietor and used only occasionally for Vintage Car Club Events. It has always been maintained to the highest order and there is evidence of around £14, 000 expenditure, including a complete engine rebuild by Barley Engineering the top Alvis Specialist, this alone cost nearly £8, 000! Other works included - King pins & bushes, Rear springs, Steering rack, Carburettor, Shock absorbers, Stainless steel exhaust, New clutch. New wiring loom, Front & rear engine mounts, 2-tone paint job, Headlamp restoration, Re-chrome radiator & new badge, Re-chrome bumpers, Re-upholstered front bucket seats in leather. This year the Near Side front wheel bearing was replaced.
Understandably it drives great but requires sensitivity to its age, a good testament to the factory that built it and the previous careful ownership. The bodywork has benefited from a recent professional restoration and looks stunning. The leather front seats are newly re-trimmed, the rest of the interior is nicely patinated with that delicious pre-war aroma. The doors close with a reassuring clunk/ click so reminiscent of hand built coachwork. This very attractive, driver-friendly car truly embodies the essence of 1930’s era British motoring for a very modest outlay and could even be used as practical daily transport.
Comes with a comprehensive history including; old bills, previous MOT‘s, old tax discs. copy factory build sheet, old green logbook, original Alvis Owner‘s manual, valuable cherished plate 1567 FS, and 2 x framed pre-war Alvis 12/ 70 adverts from the Museum display stand.
A professional assessment of our car was carried out by CMC (Classic Motor Cars) of Bridgnorth. They proposed ‘optional’ refurbishing works (mainly the interior) where the material cost amounted to £1194. 29 – our feeling was to ‘leave as is’ rather than lose the car’s authenticity and original appearance.
Absolutely any inspection is welcome and viewing is highly recommended.
Vehicle data
Make Alvis
Model 12 / 70
Model name Grey Lady
Year of manufacture 1938
Chassis number 19234
Condition category Part-Restored
Mileage (read) 25580
First registration 01/ 1938
Engine number 15729
Technical details
Body style Mulliners Sport Saloon
Body detail Tourer
Power (kw/ hp) 46/ 63
Cubic capacity 1, 842 ccm
Cylinders 4
Doors 4
Steering Right (RHD)
Transmission Manual 4 Gears
Drive Rear
Front Brake Drum
Rear Brake Drum
Fuel Petrol
Individual configuration
Exterior colour Blue / Grey
Interior colour Blue / Black
Interior material Blue Leather seating
Opening Roof Light Yes
Condition
Engine (Seller assessment): 9 of 10
Technique (Seller assessment): 8 of 10
Paint (Seller assessment): 9 of 10
Interior (Seller assessment): 7 of 10
Registered Yes
Ready to drive Yes
Accident-free Yes
It was described by a motoring correspondent of The Times as follows: The four-door body has four side windows and makes a comfortable four-seater; the doors have roll armrests and ashtrays and there is a central pull-down rest. The rear windows are "carried well back and-allow a very fair view". The doors have slip pockets and glass louvres that conform to the body's lines. There is a cupboard in the instrument panel and the instruments and ashtray are centrally placed. There are two-way visors, independent wiper controls (Left and Right), a spring steering wheel and in its centre ignition, dip and switch (headlights), signalling and horn controls. There are ventilators in the scuttle, a sliding roof and a fully opening windscreen. The front seats are adjustable, the backrests will tip up and beneath them there are floor wells for the feet of the back
passengers. A stabilising bumper and two horns are ?tted at the front. This fully-sorted, matching numbers example has been owned by a Classic Car Museum Proprietor and used only occasionally for Vintage Car Club Events. It has always been maintained to the highest order and there is evidence of around £14, 000 expenditure, including a complete engine rebuild by Barley Engineering the top Alvis Specialist, this alone cost nearly £8, 000! Other works included - King pins & bushes, Rear springs, Steering rack, Carburettor, Shock absorbers, Stainless steel exhaust, New clutch. New wiring loom, Front & rear engine mounts, 2-tone paint job, Headlamp restoration, Re-chrome radiator & new badge, Re-chrome bumpers, Re-upholstered front bucket seats in leather. This year the Near Side front wheel bearing was replaced.
Understandably it drives great but requires sensitivity to its age, a good testament to the factory that built it and the previous careful ownership. The bodywork has benefited from a recent professional restoration and looks stunning. The leather front seats are newly re-trimmed, the rest of the interior is nicely patinated with that delicious pre-war aroma. The doors close with a reassuring clunk/ click so reminiscent of hand built coachwork. This very attractive, driver-friendly car truly embodies the essence of 1930’s era British motoring for a very modest outlay and could even be used as practical daily transport.
Comes with a comprehensive history including; old bills, previous MOT‘s, old tax discs. copy factory build sheet, old green logbook, original Alvis Owner‘s manual, valuable cherished plate 1567 FS, and 2 x framed pre-war Alvis 12/ 70 adverts from the Museum display stand.
A professional assessment of our car was carried out by CMC (Classic Motor Cars) of Bridgnorth. They proposed ‘optional’ refurbishing works (mainly the interior) where the material cost amounted to £1194. 29 – our feeling was to ‘leave as is’ rather than lose the car’s authenticity and original appearance.
Absolutely any inspection is welcome and viewing is highly recommended.
Vehicle data
Make Alvis
Model 12 / 70
Model name Grey Lady
Year of manufacture 1938
Chassis number 19234
Condition category Part-Restored
Mileage (read) 25580
First registration 01/ 1938
Engine number 15729
Technical details
Body style Mulliners Sport Saloon
Body detail Tourer
Power (kw/ hp) 46/ 63
Cubic capacity 1, 842 ccm
Cylinders 4
Doors 4
Steering Right (RHD)
Transmission Manual 4 Gears
Drive Rear
Front Brake Drum
Rear Brake Drum
Fuel Petrol
Individual configuration
Exterior colour Blue / Grey
Interior colour Blue / Black
Interior material Blue Leather seating
Opening Roof Light Yes
Condition
Engine (Seller assessment): 9 of 10
Technique (Seller assessment): 8 of 10
Paint (Seller assessment): 9 of 10
Interior (Seller assessment): 7 of 10
Registered Yes
Ready to drive Yes
Accident-free Yes
