2nd May, 2024 13:30
Classic Cars & Vehicles
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1938 Alvis Speed 25 SC Charlesworth Saloon, reg. no. DRW 91
1938 Alvis Speed 25 SC Charlesworth Saloon, reg. no. DRW 914 (to be applied for), chassis 14858, engine 19591. This very attractive Alvis restoration project was bought by the vendor along with his brother in the early 1970s. They drove it home and decided to undertake its restoration between them. Apart from fitting new valve springs the engine ran well and they decided to leave it alone apart from regularly turning it over and putting oil peridocically down the bores. The coachbuilt Charlesworth body however had suffered and therefore it was removed from the chassis, de-panelled and had a new ash frame and subsequently re-panelled and painted in primer. In the meantime the chassis was blasted and repainted, all the suspension was re-built including new kingpins and the brakes were re-built. The radiator was cleaned and some new chrome work was undertaken. The owner stripped the car himself in the garage where the car has been on blocks since the 1970s and is confident that all there are no parts missing although it cannot be guaranteed. Although there is still a lot of work to be done including re-wiring, paint and trim work this is a rare and rewarding project. The car is known to the Alvis Owners Club archivist who has confirmed that it is an ex-works car and even supplied some photographs of it taken in the 1960s. He can also assist in getting back the original registration from the DVLA which is also confirmed by the original factory documents they hold. A fabulous and desirable car worthy of being finished and enjoyed. (Subject to 12% buyers premium inclusive of VAT)
Sold for £8,200
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Auction: Classic Cars & Vehicles, 2nd May, 2024
I am pleased to share with you the details of our forthcoming classic car and vehicle auction. The sale takes place on Thursday 2nd May at 1:30pm, with pre sale viewing available by appointment.
The sale comprises 15 vehicles, with everything from a wonderful 1938 Alvis Speed 25 project car to an utterly charming children’s size horse drawn gypsy caravan available. There are plenty of interesting vehicles available including a 1974 Mini which has has just 1 owner from new, an excellent value 1990 Bentley Mulsanne S saloon and a rare to find 1988 Toyota Camry. Viewing for the sale is highly recommend and I look forward to showing you all the vehicles we have on offer.
Viewing
Presale viewing strictly by appointment, please contact our office to book an appointment.
Saturday 27th April 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 1st May 10am - 4pm
Day of sale (Thursday 2nd May) from 9.30am - 11am
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