Unusual for us to offer a Vintage car but this is so lovely and useable compared to most 86 year old cars. 

Introduced in September 1937, the Alvis 12/70 was built to the same high standards as its more expensive six-cylinder brethren.

Following an industry wide trend, the newcomer utilised a number of proprietary components including an Alford & Adler front axle, ENV rear axle, Marles steering and Bendix Cowdrey four-wheel drum brakes.

Boxed both front and rear, its 8ft 10in wheelbase, ladder-frame chassis was notably light (and has thus long been sought after by special builders). A clean sheet design despite sharing the same bore and stroke dimensions (73mm x 110mm) as its Firebird predecessor, the 1842cc OHV four-cylinder engine employed a robust three-bearing crankshaft, single SU carburettor, one-piece cylinder block / crankcase casting and triplex chain-driven camshaft.

Quoted as developing some 63bhp @ 4,000rpm, it was allied to four-speed manual transmission (complete with synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears). Reputedly capable of 80mph and 25-30mpg, the 12/70 was typically bodied by Mulliner of Birmingham as either a four-door saloon or two-door drophead coupe.

This is a lovely example and having had recent mechanical work is ready to be used.

Surprisingly brisk and easy to drive for an 86 year old !

Original buff log book and production sheet in the history file.

INCLUDED IN EVERY SALE

– Workshop inspection and report inc photo library
– Engine compression check and boroscope
– Full service inc engine tune
– New mot inspection (inc exempt cars)
– Detailed valet inc Dynoglaze paint treatment
– Free delivery in covered trailers
– Detailed handover inc “user tips”
– Travel spares kit inc fluids etc
– 12 months comprehensive warranty
– Free collection/delivery and loan car if necessary
– Free 11 month warranty checkover and service