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Alvis TA21 Drophead Coupe By Tickford

1951 · Manual · Maroon And Black

£35,000

Listed today at The Motor Shed, Bicester. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1951
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 3.0-litre straight-six
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Maroon And Black
Generation: TA21 Three Litre (1950–1953)

About this car

The Alvis TA21 was the company's post-war staple, a 3-litre overhead-valve six wrapped in coachwork that could be bought as a saloon or, as here, a Tickford drophead. This 1951 car has the three-position hood that lets it run as a closed coupe, a coupé de ville or fully open.

It has been restored to a high standard by Red Triangle, the Alvis specialist. The car is described as comfortable in modern traffic, cruising at around 70mph with some in reserve, and it has a four-speed synchromesh gearbox and room for four adults with luggage.

The history is documented across six files of bills, photographs and correspondence. No mileage, registration or ownership count is given on the page.

Written by Vertar from The Motor Shed’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Alvis published engine specification for the TA21 3-litre six (90 bhp). Weight and performance figures came from period road tests, not the factory, so they are left null.).

Power: 90 bhp
Engine: 2,993 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated