15th Apr, 2015 15:00
Imperial War Museum Duxford
1933 Alvis Firefly Special
Estimated at £45,000 - £55,000
Lot details
Registration No: TK 9997
Chassis No: 15742
Mot Expiry: April 2016
- Rakish and potent aluminium-bodied special based on a 1933 Firefly chasssis
- Extensive restoration work completed in late 2014 by VSCC member owner
- Alvis TD21 3-litre engine and TA/TB/TC 21 gearbox
Further info:
This two-seater Firefly special was purchased as an improvement project by the vendor, an experienced VSCC racer, in 2011. The handsome aluminium bodywork (understood to have been created in Scotland) sits on an original 1933 chassis whilst power is provided by a 3-litre Alvis TD21 engine driving through a 1950s era TA/TB/TC 21 gearbox. Upon purchase he set about a comprehensive stripdown and overhaul which included:
BODY: Firewall and gearbox cover fitted with new louvered side panels exhaust side.
New exhaust in stainless steel, new aluminium radiator, bespoke aero screens fitted.
ENGINE: Total strip down.
New pistons/ re-bored+ 10, new camshaft and cam followers, crank shaft balanced/ new clutch assembly and bearing mains and small ends. Cylinder head new valves and re-worked hardened valve seats.
GEARBOX: New starter motor. Pre engage rebuilt. New bearing roller and needle.
DIFFERENTIAL: Heavy duty fitted upgraded. Chassis re-worked. Leaf spring re-tempered.
STEERING: Marles Weller steering box. New shaft in special steel. Steering wheel modified to quick release to improve access.
WHEELS: Re-spoked and balanced. Painted chassis colour. New bearing and seals. New tyres.
ELECTRICS: Total re-wire, distributor rebuilt, speedo re-calibrated with reduction clearing, rev counter re-calibrated, indicators fitted, electric water pump fitted with override switch, electric fan fitted.
COOLANT: Evans waterless.
OIL: Engine and gear box Castrol XL. Rear axle EP75W90 GL5. Clutch Dot 4.
Recently completed, the car started readily upon inspection and sounded most impressive - the finished result being testament to the skill and attention to detail of the vendor. This stylish special is worthy of close inspection and comes with Swansea V5, assorted invoices and photographs of the restoration work. Only being sold due to other motoring projects, It is expected to possess a fresh MoT certificate by the time of sale.
Registration No: TK 9997
Chassis No: 15742
Mot Expiry: April 2016
- Rakish and potent aluminium-bodied special based on a 1933 Firefly chasssis
- Extensive restoration work completed in late 2014 by VSCC member owner
- Alvis TD21 3-litre engine and TA/TB/TC 21 gearbox
Further info:
This two-seater Firefly special was purchased as an improvement project by the vendor, an experienced VSCC racer, in 2011. The handsome aluminium bodywork (understood to have been created in Scotland) sits on an original 1933 chassis whilst power is provided by a 3-litre Alvis TD21 engine driving through a 1950s era TA/TB/TC 21 gearbox. Upon purchase he set about a comprehensive stripdown and overhaul which included:
BODY: Firewall and gearbox cover fitted with new louvered side panels exhaust side.
New exhaust in stainless steel, new aluminium radiator, bespoke aero screens fitted.
ENGINE: Total strip down.
New pistons/ re-bored+ 10, new camshaft and cam followers, crank shaft balanced/ new clutch assembly and bearing mains and small ends. Cylinder head new valves and re-worked hardened valve seats.
GEARBOX: New starter motor. Pre engage rebuilt. New bearing roller and needle.
DIFFERENTIAL: Heavy duty fitted upgraded. Chassis re-worked. Leaf spring re-tempered.
STEERING: Marles Weller steering box. New shaft in special steel. Steering wheel modified to quick release to improve access.
WHEELS: Re-spoked and balanced. Painted chassis colour. New bearing and seals. New tyres.
ELECTRICS: Total re-wire, distributor rebuilt, speedo re-calibrated with reduction clearing, rev counter re-calibrated, indicators fitted, electric water pump fitted with override switch, electric fan fitted.
COOLANT: Evans waterless.
OIL: Engine and gear box Castrol XL. Rear axle EP75W90 GL5. Clutch Dot 4.
Recently completed, the car started readily upon inspection and sounded most impressive - the finished result being testament to the skill and attention to detail of the vendor. This stylish special is worthy of close inspection and comes with Swansea V5, assorted invoices and photographs of the restoration work. Only being sold due to other motoring projects, It is expected to possess a fresh MoT certificate by the time of sale.
Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 15th Apr, 2015
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