20th Jul, 2011 13:45

The Pavilion Gardens

 
  Lot 48
 

1959 Alvis TD21 Saloon

Sold for £1,125

(including buyers premium)


Lot details
Registration No: XRW 74
Chassis No: 25962
Mot Expiry: None

"The Alvis remains as something exclusive, with very definite individuality of character. As a perfectly serviceable everyday car with extra chic, extra performance, and high standards of comfort and safety, its appeal to a select but important clientele should be strong." Motor Magazine

The elegant four-seater Alvis TD21 was launched in late 1958 and owes its stylistic origins to a special-order Hermann Graber Coupe variant of the TC21/100. Suitably reinterpreted for production by Park Ward, the TD21's sleek two-door metal coachwork incorporated more interior and luggage space than the preceding model, though made no pretence of accommodating more than four people. Big areas of glass framed in slender pillars afforded excellent all round vision. Based around a rigid, cross-braced box section chassis and equipped with independent coil spring and wishbone front suspension and leaf-sprung back axle, the new model was powered by a 124bhp, 2993cc OHV straight-six engine for which an improved 12-port cylinder head was phased in soon after full production commenced.

There was the choice of four-speed manual or Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission. Initially offered as an option, Lockheed servo-assisted front disc brakes soon became standard fare, while drum units were employed at the rear. Steering was by a Burman recirculating ball system. There was the option of two body styles - Saloon and Drophead Coupe. The interior was typical of luxury British motorcars of the period, featuring leather upholstery, pile carpets and polished wood facia. A manual gearbox TD21 tested by Motor magazine in 1960 achieved the 0-60mph dash in 13.5 seconds and recorded a top speed of 103mph. The overall fuel consumption was 17.1 mpg. The not insubstantial cost when new would have been £2,827.

The Alvis being sold is a Series I TD21 Saloon from 1959. It sports Blue coachwork and a complementary Grey leather interior and is equipped with the four-speed manual gearbox. The vendor purchased the car in July 2009 as a restoration project but, as so often happens, has not managed to progress matters, and is now giving somebody else the opportunity to bring `XRW 74' back to its former glory. The car is being sold without tax or MOT.
 

All successful bids must be paid in full by midday the day after the auction at the latest.

You can collect your new pride and joy from our venue until 1pm the day following the sale or our partners are on hand to help arrange safe transportation:

               

Auction: The Pavilion Gardens, 20th Jul, 2011

View all lots in this sale

Do you have an item to sell?

If so, contact one of our friendly specialists for your free valuation by completing the form below and someone will get back to you as quickly as possible.

If you prefer to speak to humans, don't hesitate to call our office on +44 (0)1925 210035

Contact Us Today!

 

Images

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.


Turning the Page: A New Chapter for H&H Classics
Goon, Goon, Gone: Unique Peter Sellers 1960 Bentley heads to auction
Eclectic 150-plus classic car auction helps round out H&H’s milestone 30th year celebrations
One of the UK’s best driving Aston Martin DB5s heads to auction
Mid-century sports car icons race to Buxton auction
Former front cover ‘star’ heads to auction
Classic British motorcycles shine as 230 lots head to the National Motorcycle Museum auction
Racing legend Patsy Burt's Jaguar XK120 speeds to Buxton auction
22-strong single owner classic motorcycle collection heads to auction
Norton's racing heritage set to ignite the auction stage
Rare Frazer-Nash BMW with rich racing history to be auctioned
“The Rolls-Royce” of the motorcycle world, heads to      auction
Martini inspired Porsche 911 ‘RSR’ Tribute to head under the hammer
Rare ‘Car on Two Wheels’ heads to auction for the first time in 30 years
More than 100 classics sold in H&H’s 30th anniversary sale
Stunning classics worth more than £9 million offered in 30th anniversary auction
Rare Aston Martin DB1 heads to anniversary auction from long-term ownership
Rare Bentleys to star in 30th celebration auction
H&H Classics 30th Anniversary Auction
H&H unveils details of its 30th anniversary celebrations
Classic car owners handed ULEZ lifeline
H&H Classics auction Hurricane X-75 Prototype to National Motorcycle Museum
Vintage and modern classics lead the way at latest H&H sale
H&H offers exceptional range of vehicles spanning 11 individual decades
Pavilion Gardens. Wednesday 26th July 2023
A whimsical blast from the past: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang recreation heads to auction
From Italy with love: auction showcasing the essence of Italian design and sprezzatura
250 Motorcycles & Vintage Scooters Set To Go Under The Hammer!
March of the Mods: Lambretta owned by Paul Weller heads to auction
Lawbreakers to law enforcers: historic scooters with infamous connections up for sale
Jaguar SS100 among £2¼  million worth of classics sold at the Imperial War Museum
British classics to shine at H&H Classics’ sale
Historic Guinness Collection heads to auction
Browse The Catalogue Now! 135 Classic & Performance Cars To Go Under The Hammer.
Robbie Savage’s Ferrari F430 to be sold at H&H Classics
RAC Rally winning ‘Jaguar’ to be sold at auction
Former MP’s Bentley and Facel Vega ‘garage find’ among £1.3m worth of classics hammered away by H&H
Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Auction Preview Video
Genuine ‘matching numbers’ 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback among 89 strong classic car auction
Rare Facel Vega ‘garage find’ heads to auction
Indian 4 and Lambretta DL200
Golden opportunity to acquire famous limited edition Italjet scooter
H&H Classics commences landmark year with sale of 121 cars
‘Brand new’ Porsche 911 heading to auction after 21 years
Brooklands race winning Bentley to go under the hammer
Actor, Sir Michael Caine’s first car, heads to auction. £100,000 - £150,000
A Very Rare Survivor. A 1936 Indian Four. £50,000 - £60,000
A Car that will Unite Romantics and Cynics Alike. A 1937 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Limousine