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1936 Alvis Silver Crest 17
Meticulously restored, complete with an extensive history file
Registration - SN 7595
Chassis No. - 13778
M. O. T. - Exempt
Odometer - 70, 000
This regal 1936 Alvis Silver Crest 17hp convertible is a particular rarity, as it is a pre-production car that’s believed to have been a Scottish Motor Show display car. Described as being in ‘good’ condition throughout, it was fully restored 10 years ago by an Alvis marque specialist. The vendor says work including a full engine rebuild and bodywork repainted and rechromed by renowned Alvis specialist Colin Newby. A UK-registered car, this Silver Crest has engine number 14243 and chassis number 13778. It was first registered in November 1936.
Being a pre-production car, ‘SN7595’ has a 2, 192cc engine also used in the earlier Alvis Silver Eagle. It has a four-speed Alvis gearbox with full synchromesh, while a heater and 12v socket hidden under the dashboard make it ideal for long-distance touring. The vendor adds there’s a “stack of paperwork with the car,” which has an odometer reading 70, 000 miles.
The Alvis Silver Crest was designed by the renowned George Lanchester. It was a four- or five-seat car that was created to provide high-speed touring at speeds of more than 80mph. Production cars used either a 2. 4-litre or 2. 8-litre straight-six engine, with a four-bearing crankshaft and vibration damper to boost refinement. Triple SU carburettors helped deliver the promised performance. The Silver Crest was sold both fully built and as a rolling chassis for bespoke bodywork. It was made between 1937 and 1940, with WW2 bring a halt to production.
In summary:
Rare pre-production Alvis Silver Crest
In fully restored condition
Comes with comprehensive paperwork and history
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 24th November 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 23rd November and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 24th November, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 24th November, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission, please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website. - details above
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£20000 - £25000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
