1961 Alvis TD21 Saloon Automatic
Highlights
- One of just 784 Alvis TD21 Series 1 saloons produced
- Matching numbers car with its original 2,993cc engine
- Previously part of a private collection and museum exhibit
- Registered in the UK, making it easier for re-importation
- Complete car that is a rare opportunity for restoration enthusiasts
The Appeal
For those who wanted a coachbuilt car that was less common and less ostentatious than a Bentley or Rolls-Royce, there was Alvis’ TD21. Coachbuilt by Park Ward with subtle, handsome lines and equipped with a powerful straight six 3L engine, these were cars for the discerning buyer.
Just 784 TD21s were built, which makes this 1961 saloon a genuine rarity. It represents an interesting project for the right enthusiast, being a complete matching-numbers car with few owners and fascinating history. It spent its life in the UK to 2010 in the hands of just four keepers - it retains its UK registration, so could be easily re-imported - before arriving in Austria in 2010 to become part of a museum. For the last 10 years it has been part of a private collection.
The car is said to be solid and starts, runs and drives well according to the seller. It would benefit from a restoration, giving the buyer scope to bespoke it to their exact requirements.
History and Paperwork
- First registered on 6th January 1961
- VIN number 26474
- Four registered UK keepers according to DVLA records
- Despatched by factory on 2nd January 1961
- Factory records and UK registration records show it registered as 90BGX
- Vendor tells us the car is a matching number vehicle
- Imported to Austria in 2010 to become part of a museum in Austria
- Subsequently acquired by current keeper in 2014 to join private collection
- Car has been off road since at least 2014
- We are told that it has never been registered in Austria and retains its UK registration
- Good history file as shown in photographs
- This includes UK registration documents, invoices, old UK MOTs and tax discs
- Various invoices from specialist Red Triangle as shown below
- Old club magazines and a factory handbook as shown
- Vendor advises that car was written off by insurance in 2001
- We are told that it has never been restored
- Some work required, which is summarised by seller below
- Last UK MOT expired 11th September 2010 with no advisories
- 8,317 miles showing on last MOT and now showing 8,624 miles
Areas for attention advised by seller:
- Charge indicator light is on when engine running
- Heater blower and radio not working
- Check valve clearance, brakes change all fluids and so on
The Condition
- Original and unrestored car according to seller finished in silver metallic
- Car is sold for restoration but appears to be complete and intact
- Presentable paintwork with obvious deterioration in places
- This includes microblistering and delamination to at least one panel as shown
- Bodywork is complete and presentable from a distance with issues up close
- These include dents and damage to at least two panels
- Corrosion visible to wings, doors and other panel areas as shown
- Fitted with factory steel wheels with chrome hub caps showing some age
- Aged Kumho tyres which appear to be in fair order and hold air
- Complete chromework in fair condition with some tarnish and deterioration
- Lights appear in fair condition and work as show in photographs
- Burgundy leather interior showing aged patina as shown in photos
- Deterioration visible to seats, door cards and carpets and ideally required restoration
- Woodwork is good but needs attention on the rear left corner
- Complete switchgear and dials and retains its period radio system
The Mechanics
- 2,993cc straight six 115bhp engine
- Automatic transmission
- Front disc brakes
- Manual choke which we are told work correctly
- Charge indicator light remains on when the engine is running
- Heater blower and radio not operational
- Some oil losses reported
- Vendor advises car will require extensive maintenance as summarised above
- Vendor tells us that the car starts easily and drives well
- Car has been unused on the road since around 2010 as detailed above
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1961
- Make Alvis
- Model TD 21
- Colour Silver
- Odometer 8,624 Miles
- Engine size 2993
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Berndorf
- Location International
- Country Austria
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