Alvis was established to make engines, scooters, and carburetors in Coventry, England in 1919. Its first car followed in 1920, called the 10/30. After a foray into sports racing that brought it wins at LeMans, Alvis shifted to concentrate… more»
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Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Unbelievable 230 Car Barn Find Stash!
One of the best stories you can learn about when tracking barn finds is a massive cache of vehicles that no one seemingly knew about. According to the auction listing description, this collection in Europe was built without much… more»
Feb 5, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rare Drop-Head Coupe: 1953 Alvis TC 21 100
Alvis Car & Engineering Co. was a British manufacturer from 1919 to 1967. While they built cars for civilian consumption, they also produced armored vehicles for the military. Here is a 1953 edition of the Alvis TC 21/100 Drop-Head… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Extravaganza! 20 Different Alvis TD21s For Sale
OK barn finders, here’s the gig you’ve been waiting for, the lollapalooza of all things Alvis, a collection of twenty different cars, and one or all can be yours! They’re located in Ellesmere, Shropshire, UK and are available, here… more»
Feb 9, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Turbocharged 1961 Alvis TD 21?!
One of the best parts about working at Barn Finds is the opportunity to learn more about beautiful automobiles that I had no idea existed. Such is the case with this rare British sports saloon: a 1961 Alvis TD… more»
Aug 5, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
What Would You Do? 1980 FV103 Spartan Tank
Is your Uncle Ned one of those people that’s hard to find a birthday gift for? Why spend hours pouring through online sites for a new tie or pipe and get him an FV103 Spartan tank instead! It’s a… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 48 Comments
British Rarity: 1963 Alvis TD21
OK, a show of hands if you’ve heard of an Alvis! I thought so…My hand’s down, I’ve never heard of one either so let’s take a look at this very sharp, 1963 Alvis TD21. It is located in Vancouver,… more»
May 10, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Alvis has left the Building! 1936 Alvis Speed 20 SD
Hailing from the era of the visually similar MG T-Type, this lovely 1936 Alvis Speed 20 SD rides on a 127 or 130 inch wheelbase vs. the MG TA’s diminutive 94 inches. This particular Speed 20 SD in Astoria,… more»
Apr 18, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Classic Motoring: 1927 Alvis 12/50 SD Beetleback
UPDATE – We just heard from Mark Dixon of Octane Magazine that he knows this collection and has some concerns about the eBay listing. He is going to contact the Managing Director of Bicester Heritage, which is where the… more»
Dec 18, 2017 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Gentleman’s Racer: 1934 Alvis Speed 20 SB
This battered Alvis Speed 20 SB is a recent sale at an auction in the UK, but it’s worth discussing here for its significance and the massive undertaking ahead of the new owner. This Speed 20s were packed with… more»
Dec 17, 2016 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Supercharged 1937 Alvis Speed 25 Special!
A few years back, Jesse learned about a type of historic racing that we never really had here in the US (at least not that we knew of), but at one time in Europe it was huge. It’s called… more»
Jul 13, 2016 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Alvis In North America: 1935 Alvis Speed 20
We already featured a Speed 20 project today, but it’s in England. So, here’s something for those of us in North America! This one is a tad newer and benefits from a little more displacement. It has some crash damage,… more»
Jul 13, 2016 • For Sale • 7 Comments
90 MPH On Gravel: 1930 Alvis Speed 20
Here’s an interesting find that was sent in by one of our readers. This Alvis Speed 20 was an impressive British cruiser that was capable of speeds topping 90mph. Apparently, a previous owner of this car tested out that claim on the… more»
Nov 12, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1947 Alvis TA-14 Drophead: Worth Restoring?
Reader M George spotted this rare car, an Alvis. The model TA 14s were produced after the war, from 1946 until 1950. The convertibles were built on a modified pre-war Alvis 12/70 with either Carbodies or Tikford bodies. This one is… more»
Apr 30, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Red Triangle: 1949 Alvis TA14
The Alvis marque always used a red triangle for its badging, and the largest marque specialist goes by that name. This car is anything but triangular, though, as it’s nothing but curves! Located in Waukesha, Wisconsin and for sale here on… more»
Jan 16, 2015 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Six Wheeled Party Bus: 1969 Alvis FV620 Stalwart
Remember the Alvis we recently featured, well we have another Alvis for you! Alvis continued making commercial and military vehicles after automobile production ended. One of the vehicles that was quite successful with the British Army was the 6-wheeled… more»
