Revived British car maker Alvis is celebrating its centenary with an extended range of continuation models based on cars it made before production ceased in 1968.
Buyers can choose from a range of six body options based on contemporary designs from prestigious coach building firms, which include the newly added Park Ward Drop Head, Graber Super Coupe and Graber Super Cabriolet post-war 3-litre models.
The new models will be produced alongside the company’s existing range of pre-war Vanden Plas Tourer, Bertelli Coupe and Lancefield Concealed Hood 4.3-litre models.
Both available powertrains are six-cylinder units developed using original plans, which have been modernised with the addition of fuel injection and electronic engine management systems.
Post-war models feature a five-speed automatic transmission, disc brakes all round and power steering, while 4.3-litre examples feature a six-speed unit.
Air conditioning, modern sound systems and servo-assisted brakes can also be equipped, with customers invited to visit the workshop to configure their car and review the company’s archive of original documents. Prices start at £250,000, and vary according to model and options chosen.
While the 3-litre models are built using primarily original chassis and powertrain components, Alvis views the 4.3-litre machines as “true continuation cars” because their chassis numbers continue in sequence as if production had never been forced to cease in 1940 when its factory was badly damaged in a German bombing raid.
The company will produce 77 4.3-litre models in order to meet the production quota of 150 units set in 1938. Production of 3-litre models is not limited, as Alvis is able to produce new chassis components.
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So Alvis the 'brand' ceased to be in 1968 - what exactly is this incarnation? just someone who acquired the name and the right to refurbish old models? The marque died decades ago and will be remembered by virtually no one - so is this a rich boys toy company or a serious attempt to revive a brand with something new? Seems like the former - yawn!
Not really my thing, but
Not really my thing, but Alvis/Red Triangle seem to have gone about this in an infinitely more classy and sustainable way than most other 'continuation' cars.
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Would you name such firms?.
Contains errors: 4.3ltr was
Contains errors: 4.3ltr was pre war 3ltr post war. I ran a 3ltr convertible for over 10 years. World's biggest blind spot with the hood up and defintely not the stiffest car I've driven but a real head-turner.