- FIVA ID card and veteran of numerous rallies and trials
Further Info:
Created by its previous keeper, Mr James McNally of Oswesty, during the early 2000s, this handsome Alvis Special comprises a shortened Silver Eagle SF/SG-type `double dropped' chassis (complete with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes), Speed 25SB 3.5 litre straight-six engine, four-speed all-synchromesh gearbox and 19-inch `jelly mould' wire wheels. Finished in Dark Green with Black leather upholstery, its handsome Vanden Plas-esque two-seater body plays host to a rear-mounted fuel tank, wooden dashboard, 12volt power socket and full length hood (but no sidescreens). Further developed since entering the current ownership in 2005, the past decade has seen `FRY 863' treated to an engine overhaul (new white metal bearings, pistons, gaskets etc), replacement wiring and taller rear axle ratio. Converted from centre to outside throttle, the Alvis also sports a remote oil filter, electric cooling fan, alternator, side-exit exhaust and halogen headlights all of which make it better suited to tour and rally usage. A veteran of numerous CRA Winter Trials, `FRY 863' has, among others, also contested: HERO's 2008 Celtic Malts, Denis Greenslade's 2010 Cape-to-Cape Grand Tour (Cape Cornwall to Cape Finisterre) and ERA's 2014 1st Alpine Trial (finishing 5th-in-class). Although its accompanying V5C gives a date of first registration as 12th January 1949, the Alvis is self-evidently constructed from pre-WW2 components and when inspected by FIVA during 2011 was classified as E/3 and dated to 1935. The same document lists a kerb weight of 1160kg which in conjunction with the Special's torquey 3.5 litre engine explains why the vendor says it simply romps up mountain passes. Maintained with assistance from the Alvis Owners' Club's archivist, `FRY 863' started readily upon inspection and is only being offered for sale because the vendor wishes to downsize his collection. A tempting proposition, this seemingly rapid and well-sorted Alvis Special comes with the aforementioned FIVA ID card, UK V5C Registration Document and sundry other papers.
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