Alvis TA21 Tickford DHC

 Coachbuilt Tickford body # 20225.  One of approximately 80 LHD Tickford Dropheads made out of a total 302 TA21 Dropheads. Total TA21 production of all body types was 1316. This beautiful car drives very well. nice and tight with no rattles or squeaks.  The engine is quiet and pulls strongly with no evidence of oil burning from the exhaust. Brakes are excellent and quiet. no juddering or pulling. Synchros in the transmission work as they should. very smooth shifting. Alvis enthusiasts will know that 2nd. 3rd. & 4th gears in the transmission are Herringbone cut. and as such are extremely quiet running. The straight cut first gear in this car is also very quiet indicating it's condition. The transmission along with the engine were completely rebuilt in 2001. New . 020 pistons were installed. the crankshaft was turned . 020 & . 020. The engine block is original. numbers matching. however a later TC21 cylinder head with hardened valve seats was installed. Invoices from Red Triangle for the parts are with the car as well as a detailed description of the work performed. The previous owner used the car very seldom after the engine and transmission work. I am told by his family that he put less than 1000 miles on it from the rebuild in 2001 until his passing last year.  He purchased it in 1958 in California. and it was his pride and joy for 55 years. His children have wonderful memories of growing up with Sunday drives in the car. He unfortunately passed away last year and so his family has reluctantly put the car up for sale. There are invoices to prove his ownership for the past 55 years. and the condition certainly speaks to the fact this gentleman kept extremely good care of this fabulous car. As one can plainly see from the pictures. this Alvis is in exceptional condition. Paint and chrome are perfect. the leather interior is extremely good with only minor wear showing on the driver's seat back. The finish on the interior woodwork is also in remarkably good condition. This is a very desirable automobile and one in such exceptional condition with only two owners from new rarely comes on the market. If you have any questions just ask. I will be happy to answer them. There is no mascot with the car. It is also advertised locally so I reserve the right to end the auction early. Deposit of $2000 required within 48 hours from successful bidder. balance by wire transfer within 7 days.  

 I have more pictures showing how clean the underside is. the chassis is free of any grease or rust. There aren't even any oil leaks from the transmission! It has a new dual exhaust. and gaiters on the rear springs.  There is one picture showing a section of the wood body framework that is exposed to the elements and it looks like new and it has never been replaced. If anyone would like to see these pictures you will have to ask a question so I can include them in a reply. I am able to send a total of 5 with each reply.

 The doors are not sagged at all and the gaps are very good. They do not have to be lifted to close. they latch shut easily without any binding or lifting on the catch. I am still amazed at the condition of this Alvis. I've been in the British car business for almost 40 years and this is probably the best survivor I've seen. The opportunity to purchase an Alvis TA21 Drophead in this condition is very. very rare.

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