1960 Alvis

⭕ THE SALE

This 1960 Alvis TD 21 Drophead Coupe is currently in a 2-week auction on our website. This is our guide price, i.e. what we think the car is worth in the current market, however, the reserve will be lower. You can read much more about the car, see of hundreds of detailed photos and videos of it, and ask the seller any questions on our website: we can't add links on this platform, so please search for "Trade Classics" on Google.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

Handbuilt British excellence offering refined luxury and effortless open touring.

Constructed alongside Bentleys at the prestigious Park Ward coachworks, a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce, the Alvis TD 21 was widely regarded as one of the best-built vehicles of its time. Renowned for their independent engineering talent and history in aviation engine manufacturing, Alvis applied that technical expertise to create some of the smoothest powerplants ever produced. When it debuted in 1958, the TD 21 featured a refined 2993 cc engine mated to an Austin Healey four-speed gearbox, along with modern advancements such as a hydraulic clutch, piston shock absorbers, and front disc brakes.

Offered with two body shells, fewer than 200 TD 21 drop-head coupes were manufactured during their production run. This rarity makes it one of the most exclusive British open-top four-seater roadsters currently available for auction. Reflecting the superior build quality and the elite clientele associated with the Alvis brand, it is a testament to their longevity that two-thirds of all TD 21 models produced are still in existence today.

With sufficient power to reach speeds of 100 mph while maintaining lavish comfort amongst high-quality furnishings, the Alvis TD 21 provides a genuine experience of British reserve, exclusivity, and panache. It represents an exceptional opportunity to own a vehicle of this calibre for a mere fraction of the cost of a comparable Bentley or Rolls-Royce.

This beautifully restored 1960 Series 1 Drophead is finished in elegant 'Alice Blue' with a matching blue leather interior, further complemented by rich walnut burr trim. With only four recorded owners, the car is accompanied by comprehensive documentation of its restoration. Currently held within a collection of sports cars, it is offered with its V5 and its original cherished number plate. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest hand-built cars ever produced in the UK.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

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⭕ BEFORE YOU CALL US

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⭕ ABOUT US

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