1937 Alvis Speed 25 SB Cross & Ellis Tourer [14485]

1937 Alvis Speed 25 SB [14485] in All Creatures Great and Small, TV Series, 1978-1990 Ep. 3.04

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1937 Alvis Speed 25 SB Cross & Ellis Tourer [14485]

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chicomarx ◊ 2021-02-16 06:19	"According to information kindly supplied by the vendor, this particular example is one of just thirty-nine Alvis Speed 25 chassis to have been clothed with four-door Tourer coachwork by Cross & Ellis. Shortly after entering the current family ownership in 1967, 'BSC 308' was stripped back to a bare chassis as part of an extensive 'body off' restoration that took some four years to complete. Found to still be carrying its factory-fitted engine not to mention one of the rare and desirable high ratio 3.8:1 differentials (the latter doubtless invaluable for high speed pursuits), the Alvis was treated to a thorough mechanical overhaul which also encompassed its "gearbox, back axle and brakes etc". Refinished in British Racing Green using traditional coach painting techniques and refitted with its original red leather upholstery, the Tourer has acquired a mellow patina over the last four decades; the vendor considering that only a localised area of bubbling on the boot lid and small tear to the side of the rear seat squab detract from its appearance. Accompanying MOT certificates date back to 1971 and confirm that circa 44,000 miles have been covered since work was completed, 'BSC 308' reputedly being "meticulously maintained both bodily and mechanically" all the while. Stated to have had "light summer use only" and to have been "laid up correctly during winter", the Speed 25 is nevertheless said to be "well known in the Alvis Owners' Club" and to have "won many (sixty plus) awards including first place in various Concours competitions". Reportedly a veteran of "several television series such as 'All Creatures Great and Small' in which it was used by Granville Bennett one of the main characters", the four-seater sports discrete trafficators in addition to its original semaphore indicators. Riding on silver-painted wire wheels, this Post Vintage Thoroughbred is offered for sale with a copy delivery certificate, numerous restoration invoices, assorted old MOTs, various letters and current MOT certificate valid until November 2009." Link to "www.handh.co.uk"

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"According to information kindly supplied by the vendor, this particular example is one of just thirty-nine Alvis Speed 25 chassis to have been clothed with four-door Tourer coachwork by Cross & Ellis. Shortly after entering the current family ownership in 1967, 'BSC 308' was stripped back to a bare chassis as part of an extensive 'body off' restoration that took some four years to complete. Found to still be carrying its factory-fitted engine not to mention one of the rare and desirable high ratio 3.8:1 differentials (the latter doubtless invaluable for high speed pursuits), the Alvis was treated to a thorough mechanical overhaul which also encompassed its "gearbox, back axle and brakes etc". Refinished in British Racing Green using traditional coach painting techniques and refitted with its original red leather upholstery, the Tourer has acquired a mellow patina over the last four decades; the vendor considering that only a localised area of bubbling on the boot lid and small tear to the side of the rear seat squab detract from its appearance. Accompanying MOT certificates date back to 1971 and confirm that circa 44,000 miles have been covered since work was completed, 'BSC 308' reputedly being "meticulously maintained both bodily and mechanically" all the while.

Stated to have had "light summer use only" and to have been "laid up correctly during winter", the Speed 25 is nevertheless said to be "well known in the Alvis Owners' Club" and to have "won many (sixty plus) awards including first place in various Concours competitions". Reportedly a veteran of "several television series such as 'All Creatures Great and Small' in which it was used by Granville Bennett one of the main characters", the four-seater sports discrete trafficators in addition to its original semaphore indicators. Riding on silver-painted wire wheels, this Post Vintage Thoroughbred is offered for sale with a copy delivery certificate, numerous restoration invoices, assorted old MOTs, various letters and current MOT certificate valid until November 2009."
Link to "www.handh.co.uk"

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1937 Alvis Speed 25 SB Cross & Ellis Tourer [14485]

1937 Alvis Speed 25 SB [14485] in All Creatures Great and Small, TV Series, 1978-1990 Ep. 3.04

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