Alvis TD21 Series 2 Drop Head Coupe 1963

[Sick Cylinder]

Alvis TD21 Series 2 Drop Head Coupe with styling by Graber of Switzerland, Alvis straight six 3 litre engine and ZF gearbox.

In the 1950's and 1960's if you wanted a four seater that was sportier than a Bentley you bought an Alvis.

Walnut dashboard and wilton carpets.

Sadly the Company became a subsidiary of Rover and production of Alvis cars ceased in 1967. The name lives on with the production of military vehicles and many will remember the fabulous Alvis Stalwart amphibious 6X6.

More information on this beautiful classic car from the following link.

http://www.dvca.co.uk/sale-results-view.php?classic-cars=Alvis-TD21-Series-II-Drophead-Coupe9100

PS - I was once given a lift by a neighbour in one of these cars - he had recently had the interior re-connollised - the top was down, the stars were out, the smell of the freshly restored leather interior wafted past the nostrils and the silky smooth 3 litre straight six engine provided the sound track for an evening drive down summer, country lanes. That day I knew I wanted another drive in an Alvis, but that will only happen if I win the lottery or it gets added to the game!

 

[Aero2000]

I think Alvis TD21 reminds a bit about a Facel Vega in miniature haha

 

[Sick Cylinder]

You are right Aero2000 - both were great cars and looked similar. The later and less attractive Alvis TE21 was very similar looking to a Facel Vega.

Facel Vega

Big difference is that Alvis always used their own design of engines and they had a racing heritage, having made Grand Prix cars in the 1930's. Facel Vega used Chrysler engines, were much heavier and lacked that heritage.

1935 Alvis

 

[Aero2000]

You are right Aero2000 - both were great cars and looked similar. The later and less attractive Alvis TE21 was very similar looking to a Facel Vega.

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Facel Vega

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Big difference is that Alvis always used their own design of engines and they had a racing heritage, having made Grand Prix cars in the 1930's. Facel Vega used Chrysler engines, were much heavier and lacked that heritage.

1935 Alvis

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You can your car history

 

[Sick Cylinder]

Thanks Aero!

 

[Dr P Grunfelde]

This beautiful and very classy classic car deserves more likes!

This clip shows an Alvis restoration and you can see the twelve rocker arms of the straight six motor as the rocker cover has been removed for maintenance checks.