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R. M. Clarke
Softcover
188 pages
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The Alvis Road Test Book: The Alvis Gold Portfolio, 1919-67
$83.00
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.
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| Weight | 0.440 kg |
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| Dimensions | 27.0 × 20.3 × 0.83 cm |
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