Alvis has a rich history, having produced a range of high quality, good performing models.
Their postwar sporting saloons, including this car, featured an elegant, sweeping body style and a comfortable interior. Important news from 1950 was the introduction of a new 3-litre 6-cylinder engine. This was introduced along with coil sprung independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes, ahead of most cars on the market. An Alvis was more exclusive than a Jaguar or Rover.
The extensive records with this car show that it was originally supplied to New Zealand and registered on September 17 1953, in Napier. The history file with the car shows it was still in New Zealand in 1992. By 1998 the car had moved to New South Wales and was in long term ownership.
The car was displayed at the big Motorlife car museum in rural New South Wales for a period and featured on a promotional postcard for the museum.
The car then moved to Perth to a new owner and in 2015 was the subject of a comprehensive mechanical rebuild.
The car is resplendent in glossy black and silver two-tone paintwork with the wheels in matching silver, looking very smart. The bodywork is excellent and boasts a large sliding steel sunroof.
Inside, the Alvis has lovely leather upholstery and polished woodwork adorns the dashboard and doors – all in excellent condition.
The car wears desirable numberplates 53 ALVIS which will be sold with the car if purchased by a West Australian buyer.
The car starts well and once warm, the engine exhibits its excellent torque and easy performance on the road. The ride is comfortable for people in the front and rear.
Its regal, yet sleek styling certainly gets a lot of positive attention.
Stock#MD28143-53 ALVIS
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