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Alvis TC 21 1954
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Alvis TC 21 1954
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Description
The Alvis Three Litre, TC 21 was a British sports saloon and drophead coupé made by Alvis Cars between 1953 and 1955. It was an updated version of the Three Litre TA 21.
The car was available in four-door saloon and drophead versions essentially the same as the TA 21. The doors now had chrome-plated window surrounds and swiveling quarter-lights were fitted to the rear doors. The saloon bodies were made for Alvis by Mulliners in Birmingham. A sunshine roof remained standard as did "separately adjustable front seats; heater and air-conditioning unit and Trico windscreen washers" drawing the comment from Autocar "In detail fittings . . . this car leaves little to be desired.
The 2,993 cc engine was upgraded to produce 100 bhp by modifying the cylinder head and fitting twin SU carburettors. Suspension was the same as the TA 21, independent at the front using coil springs with leaf springs at the rear.
Alvis cars were made to be driven hard and they respond well to enthusiastic handling. Over 4,000 Alvis cars are known to survive, and occasionally another emerges from hibernation. In the UK, the two main Alvis clubs are the Alvis Register and the Alvis Owner Club. Many enthusiasts are members of both. Support for Alvis owners is very good. The Alvis Owner Club (“AOC) provides technical support in the form of spares location assistance and practical maintenance advice for its members.
This simplicity of design and robust construction also makes Alvis cars popular with the DIY owner who likes to undertake his own mechanical and restoration work. Few, if any special tools are needed and most Alvis components will continue to function even when worn out, making a "rolling restoration" a feasible project.
ABOUT THIS CAR
- Original Ownership Papers Available
- Only Four Owners on record – Three actual long term owners as second and third owner were husband and wife – 1st owner 20 years / 2nd owner 5 months (husband – died) / 3rd Owner 11 years (wife) / 4th lady owner 27 years.
- Engine Number TC2125410 / Chassis #: TC2125410
- NZ New
- Receipts & Communication dating back to 1954
- Engine work recorded in 1967 - this involved a valve grind, work on cylinder head, radiator etc.
- Traveled very few miles since engine overhaul in the nineties. Motor was reconditioned by M.S Coombes in Christchurch. The car was stored for many years after that and we suspect that this car has not even been run in on the reconditioned motor.
This is a very nice car with lots of patina. It is by no means concours but very drivable and usable and can be best described as a complete car with good bones in very original condition.
The Body is pretty straight and from what we can see, its pretty much clean of rust. The paintwork is old and quite patinated but is not disreputable and it is the paint finish only that has aged with the metalwork and the ash framing all very solid and the doors opening and closing correctly with good shutlines. Overall, it still has that deep shine which old cellulose acquires after many years of polishing and, to my mind, it sits happily with the old-look leather of the interior and makes the car all of a piece, as one might say.
The interior is a particularly delightful place to be; original in an attractive old-look tan leather and, as always with these cars, the seats are superbly comfortable.
With a recent overhaul, it also drives incredibly well for its age – a testament of a good quality car that had good upkeep and servicing really. The car starts readily & pulls strongly up to modern speeds where it will cruise comfortably all day. One can always tell a low ownership car from another.
These are rare cars nowadays and its nice to see one in such original condition. This car is recommended to anyone looking for a beautiful original classic, that is still in overall great condition for its age; a car that can be enjoyed, whilst being improved on if that is what one chooses to do.
Altogether this is a very handsome sporting saloon of quality and pedigree, driving well and ready to be used and enjoyed in the coming season and beyond.
Comes complete with history, original jack and original handbook.
Price includes one year fully paid Alvis Club membership in New Zealand.
Car will be sold WOF'd and Registered if sold in New Zealand.
TRANSPORT / WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
Viewing is STRICTLY BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT only.
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At Waimak Classic Cars, our principal interest is to ensure the preservation of classic and vintage vehicles.
Please remember that our vehicles are many years old, often with further previous owners. Many have been bought by us recently. We cannot know exactly what repairs or maintenance has been done although we do our best to obtain log books and copies of invoices of work done, when, and by whom.
Our descriptions are based on our own observations and knowledge and we look for the best examples we can find.
Indicated mileages are based on the records showing with NZTA and / or the vehicle's odometer reading. Because of the age of the vehicle, this can never be guaranteed.
Our inspections are generally non-invasive. Our description is based on a visual inspection and on information supplied to us by third parties.
Any sale is on the condition that the purchaser relies on his/her own judgment and does not rely on our skill or judgment or on any representation made by us. This applies even if the Buyer has not inspected the vehicle before purchase.
We strongly recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an independent assessor qualified to comment on the particular vehicle's condition. If you are unable to organise this, then this can be organised on your behalf, at your cost.
We are proud of our reputation. However, no older vehicle can be expected to be as reliable as a new one and so all our vehicles are sold on an as is where is basis. Mechanical breakdowns, electronic failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs are part and parcel of the ownership of classic and vintage vehicles. Reliability is a combination of the particular vehicle, how it has been driven and maintained, and luck.
For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 3106485 / +64 (0) 274 990020. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
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NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993
Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.
Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.
The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.
The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.
For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.
PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.