Toby Wilson
Head of Department
LOT 112
1960 Alvis TD21 Drophead Coupé Registration no. FSU 955 Chassis no. 26437
Sold for £9,562.50 inc. premium
Lot 112
1960 Alvis TD21 Drophead Coupé Registration no. FSU 955 Chassis no. 26437
1960 Alvis TD21 Drophead Coupé
Registration no. FSU 955
Chassis no. 26437
Registration no. FSU 955
Chassis no. 26437
Odometer Reading: N/A
Mot Expiry: Exempt
8Rare and highly desirable
*Unfinished restoration with scope for improvement
*Expensive and thorough restoration
*Many new panels
This automatic transmission model was purchased by the vendor in 2017 as a running and driving car, the vendor then decided that he wanted to totally restore the TD21 so commissioned the works, and the car was stripped down and had many new panels fitted. An expensive and thorough body restoration and repaint commenced in late 2017, which unfortunately stalled due to unforeseen circumstances. A not to be repeated opportunity to purchase the most desirable of the post war Alvis models and stamp your mark on the restoration of this elegant and beautiful machine.
Mot Expiry: Exempt
8Rare and highly desirable
*Unfinished restoration with scope for improvement
*Expensive and thorough restoration
*Many new panels
This automatic transmission model was purchased by the vendor in 2017 as a running and driving car, the vendor then decided that he wanted to totally restore the TD21 so commissioned the works, and the car was stripped down and had many new panels fitted. An expensive and thorough body restoration and repaint commenced in late 2017, which unfortunately stalled due to unforeseen circumstances. A not to be repeated opportunity to purchase the most desirable of the post war Alvis models and stamp your mark on the restoration of this elegant and beautiful machine.
Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 51/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 12/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 2
Glass: 2
Paint: 1
Wheels/Tyres: 4
INTERIOR TOTAL: 11/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 2
Seats: 3
Trim: 3
ENGINE TOTAL: 12/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 2/10
Ancillary components: 1
Main components: 1
Car History File: 2
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