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Alvis TD21, TE21, TF21
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1958 - 1967 |
Country: |
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Engine: |
6 cyl. |
Capacity: |
2993 cc |
Power: |
118bhp |
Transmission: |
4/5 spd. man, 3 spd Auto |
Top Speed: |
106 mph |
Number
Built: |
1070 |
Collectability: |
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Alvis turned to Graber of Switzerland after the war
to design a new body style for their GT lineup. The
TD21 was beautiful from every angle, the simple and
handsome lines never dating like the more mainstream.
The bodies for the TD21 were manufactured in England,
first by Willowbrook in Loughborough, then later by
Park Ward. There were two iterations available, the
fixed or drophead coupe form.
Using the same sweet
2993cc 6 cylinder engine as used in the older Alvis
saloon models, it afforded respectable power of around
118bhp, although some minor tweaking would see this
fogure bumped up to 120 bhp in 1959.
In 1962 a Mk II version became available,
and featured four-wheel disc brakes, a five speed manual
gearbox or optional 3 speed automatic. The
TD21 would be replaced in 1963 by the TE21, then the
TF21.
Each revision offered some minor styling changes
and mechanical improvements, however you would need
to be a real Alvis fan to spot the differences.
What
a shame then that such a wonderful car would be the
last to be manufactured by Alvis, but then again, what
a swansong! |