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Alvis Speed Models In Detail: Speed 20, Speed 25, 3.5 Litre and 4.3 Litre
Engineer Nick Walker discusses the Speed model Alvis in detail, describing design and manufacturing processes, mechanical specifications, performance, coachwork types and styles, competition history revisions and updates, and the strengths nd weaknesses of the succeeding models. He also gives information on the use, maintenance and practicality of the cars today, with advice on spares availability, interchangeability of parts and the employment of modern materials, fuels and lubricants. Illustrations include historial material from the archives of the Alvis company and the Owners Club, plus specially commissioned color photography of superbly preserved or restorned examples of the cars.
The Alvis Road Test Book: The Alvis Gold Portfolio, 1919-67
The first Alvis car was introduced in 1920 and during the 1920s and 1930s, the company offered a broad model range in which engineering innovation was to the forefront. This is a collection of road tests, introductory articles, special coachwork, technical and performance data, with a small historical section. Models covered are: (pre-war) 12-50, Straight-eight racer, 14-75, Alvista saloon, Atlantic saloon, Front-Drive Alvis, Silver Eagle, 12-60, Speed Twenty, Mayfair DHC, Firefly saloon, Crested Eagle, Firefly Twelve, Alvis 16, Silver Eagle 16, 3.5-litre, Speed Twenty-five, Twenty-five Limousine, 4.3-litre saloon, Crested Eagle 25, 12/70, Silver Crest, 14, (post-war) 14 Sports, 3.0-litre saloon, 3.0-litre DHC, TC 21/100, Graber saloon, 3-litre Park Ward, TD21, TD21 Auto and TE21 Ser.III.