1966 Alvis TF21 Fixedhead Coupé

For sale by auction on Saturday 08 March 2014 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170
The Alvis Three Litre series IV. TF 21. was the last car produced
by Alvis cars. An updated version of the 1963 TE 21. it was
announced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1966 and made until
1967. The body was a modified version of the TC 108 G styled by
Graber of Switzerland but built by Mulliner Park Ward and was
distinguished by having twin headlights mounted one above the
other. Fixedhead coupé and convertible versions were available. The
design was noted for its lack of bright side trim or creases
moulded into the body parts and the windshield was one-piece. br/>curved and not too highly sloped. externally. the car was identical
to the TE 21. but there were some changes to the suspension and. br/>inside the car. the instruments were better organised.

The
2993 cc engine. first used in the 1950 TA 21. had its power increased
to 150 bhp at 4750 rpm by fitting triple SU carburettors giving the
car a top speed of 120 mph. A choice of automatic gearbox or a
five-speed manual gearbox made by ZF was available. The chassis and
suspension continued with its front coil springs and leaf springs
at the rear.

This Alvis TF 21 Fixedhead Coupé. one of the 106 TF 21 built by
Mulliner/Park Ward. body number 9284. was registered on 8 th August
1966 with the ZF five speed manual gearbox. chrome wire wheels and
power assisted steering options and. until October 1967. was used
by Alvis Motor Company as a company/development car. The next known
owner was in 1973 when Red Triangle were listed on the buff log
book. Red Triangle have been quite involved with this Alvis selling
the car on a couple of occasions and carrying out a lot of service
work throughout the 1990's and 2000's. The list of owners are as
follows 1983 Mr. Donelly. 1987 Mr. Hayward. 1992 Mr. Organ. 1995
Mr. Edwards who commissioned Red Triangle to convert the engine to
run on unleaded petrol and in 2000 completed a 3. 00 mile tour of
USA in the car. 2007. Mr. Betterto and finally in 2009 when this
TF 21 was purchased by the vendor. Finished in the original dark
blue metallic with beige leather interior. it has been fully
maintained and looked after and has had light restoration as and
when needed. This TF 21 is supplied with a V 5 C registration
document. an Mo T test certificate which expires in May 2014. a
large file containing old log books. test certificates. tax discs. br/>invoices from 1993. photographs of the minor body restoration and
previous owners' notes. This is a rare car and well known to the
Avis Owners Club having attended several of the club meetings and
can be described as a very practical classic.



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