Lot details
Registration No: CRU 81
Chassis No: 13794
Mot Expiry: Dec 2004

In terms of technological advances, 1933 was a milestone year for the Alvis Car and Engineering Company of Coventry, where much revised independent front suspension and a synchromesh gearbox were fitted to production models, the ifs with upper transverse leaf spring and lower A-arms first appearing on the Silver Eagle replacing Crested Eagle which debuted in June 1933. The new easy-change box first appeared on the 1934 Sixteen, the engine size of which was increased to 2362cc in 1935 when the power went up to 60 bhp at 4200 rpm and Sixteens were renamed Silver Eagles.
A new 17, with the 2362cc six, was also added to the range in 1937, with all box-section frame looped above the rear axle with under-slung springs. Very soon the 17 was renamed Silver Crest and a 2511cc engine option was offered. Due to WW2 hostilities, car production for the civilian market came to a halt in July 1940, the Holyhead Road works being hit by air raids in November 1940 and April 1941.
According to the vendor, his 1936-built saloon was restored some years ago and is claimed to be in very good order. On file, he says, is some history, a handbook and the current MOT. Currently, chassis, saloon bodywork, maroon and black paintwork as well as 2.3-litre 6-cylinder engine and 4-speed manual gearbox are described as all being in good condition, while the maroon interior is said to be original and also in good order.