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Unique Alvis SC12/50 SOLD (1925) | | |
| | The 12/50 was the iconic Alvis model of the 1920s upon which the companies reputation was founded.
This car was originall supplied in 1925 as a sub-frame S(for sport)C 12/50 with a "wide 2 seater" body. It was extensively remodelled in 1930 whilst allegedly in the hands of George Tattersal the Alvis works competition manager. It was given front wheel brakes and the body of a 4 seat Silver eagle tourer. What is rather better documented is that this body was probably taken off the legendary "Green Car" as originally supplied to Philip Fotheringham-Parker. In 1930 the works agreed to exchange this body for a racing body off one of the works team cars from the Brooklands Double 12 race. Philip subsequently achieved notoriety with the car when they both survived an excursion over the top of the Brooklands banking.
This body on the original 12/50 chassis and engine (matching numbers) offers more room than the standard "narrow body" 4 seater found on 12/50s It is largely fabric built which minimises the extra weight and offers the significant extra advantage of a larger radiator.
The car was laid up from 1942 to 1992 when it was bought be a past chaiman of Rolls Royce who had it retored by Wilkinsons of Derby to its 1930 soecification. It remains in excepptional condition with a notable quiet engine. Extras include full weather protection anda fold-down rear luggage rack that accomodates a capacious period trunk. included in the sale.
As an Alvis of this period it enjoys the support of both the Alvis Owners Club and the Alvis Register and an extensive infrastructure of suppliers of both new and used parts
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