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The Alvis Speed Models of the 1930s were and still are among the most desirable high-performance cars of their decade. This is the first book ever on the Speed Models. Its in-depth examination of these wonderful cars provides an unrivalled store of knowledge for the many owners and enthusiasts who care passionately about them, and serves as a tribute to the men who made them.

Nick Walker studied engineering at Cambridge, but then pursued a career in business management and marketing. He has owned Alvis cars for over 20 years, including two Speed Twenties which he has driven in eleven different European countries as well as in the United States. His current Speed Twenty is a 1934 SB model with Vanden Plas tourer coachwork. He is Vice Chairman of the Alvis Owner Club, Honorary Librarian of the Vintage Sports Car Club and Honorary Archivist of the Institute of Vehicle Technology (formerly IBCAM). Now retired and living in the Cotswolds, he has in recent years written a number of books and articles on automotive history Nick Simpson, who lives in South Wales, has spent his working life in the motor trade, and more recently has concentrated on the restoration and maintenance of Alvis cars. He has personally owned many examples of the marque and his present stable includes a 1932 Speed Twenty SA with two-seater Vanden Plas sports body. He is a long-serving member of the Alvis Owner Club, for which he is Technical Advisor

Introduction

6

(2)

The Background

8

(12)

Birth of the Speed Twenty

20

(14)

The SA Speed Twenty

34

(20)

The SB Speed Twenty

54

(16)

The SC and SD Speed Twenty

70

(22)

The 3 1/2-litre

92

(16)

The Speed Twenty-Five

108

(14)

The 4.3-litre

122

(16)

On the Road Then

138

(8)

On the Road Now

146

(8)

Ownership Now

154

(5)

Appendices

159

Pricing History

Road Test Data

Charlesworth Saloons

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Alvis Speed Models In Detail Speed 20, Speed 25, 3.5 Litre and 4.3 Litre

Alvis Speed Models In Detail Speed 20, Speed 25, 3.5 Litre and 4.3 Litre

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