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Alvis TD21 Automatic Saloon

1961 · Automatic · Maroon

£29,500

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

Key facts

Year: 1961
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 3.0-litre straight-six
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Saloon
Colour: Maroon
Generation: TD21 Series I (1958–1962)

About this car

The Alvis TD21 was one of the last of the company's traditional, coachbuilt-feel grand tourers, powered by a 3-litre six-cylinder engine. This 1961 car is fitted with the optional automatic gearbox and power steering, which makes it an easier car to use than the manual cars of the period.

The page says close to £80,000 has been spent on restoration, with the bills supplied in three files. The body and chassis are described as sound, with good paint showing only minor blemishes, good chrome, and leather, carpets, headlining and woodwork all in very good order.

Mechanically it is described as excellent, with twin SU carburettors feeding the smooth six. Mileage, colour and registration are not given.

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 TD21 Series I (3.0-litre straight-six, twin SU carburettors, 115 bhp gross). I couldn't confirm the factory figures for the automatic's weight, top speed or acceleration, so those are null. Period figures came from magazine road tests, not from Alvis.).

Power: 115 bhp
Engine: 2,993 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated