For sale
1928 Alvis 12/50
Originally wearing a Carbodies beetle back body, research indicates that it was later fitted with a drophead coupe body and then during the war, it was converted to a pickup for carrying cement
The current 2+2 touring aluminium and ash body was fitted by coachbuilders Jarvis around 50 years ago
Previous owners had the car professionally maintained by Caleng Engineering who rebuilt the engine, fitted the gearbox with Register close ratio gears and upgraded the steering box with a new Register steering shaft
Records with the car show that is was used for VSCC and Alvis Register events with a Prescott competition history that includes evidence of a time of 62.49 secs recorded in 1991 at VSCC Prescott
Other work included:
Full flow oil filter conversion
High torque starter motor
Large bore Solex 40MOV sports model Carburettor
Dynamo converted to two brush operation with compatible voltage regulator, which charges well
Converted to negative earth
Electric cooling fan
Acquired by the vendor in September 2022
Work in current ownership includes:
Re-cored radiator (£1800)
Accelerator pedal shaft rebushed
New pedal shaft and footboard rubbers
Coil ignition conversion using a period conversion kit but with a modern Lucas distributor with electronic ignition for reliability measure (original BTH Magneto comes with the car, is in full working order and can be refitted in less than an hour)
Set of new correct spark plugs
New modern rear lights for safety
Carburettor tuned - new float and needle valve
Brakes inspected and adjusted
Reproofing and waterproofing of hood and tonneau.
Restored
