1937 Alvis 4.3 Litre Short Chassis Sports
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Engine 4624cc Engine No. 14804 (1937 4.3) Chassis No. 14358 Car Number 18703 (1937 Speed 25B) Car No. 18980 (1937 4.3) This car has a fascinating history, built in the 1960’s by Ian Woolstenholm, proprietor of ‘Woolies’ to compete in Vintage Sports Car Club events of the day, it was the quickest car in the collection and was subsequently sold to finance the the start up of the business. Records on file indicate that DUU 900 was built from the remains of two 4.3’s and a speed 25 SB in 1960’s. The bulkhead of car no. 18980 (4.3) sits atop chassis no. 14358 Sp 25 which is powered by engine no. 14804 (4.3), thus creating an exciting PVT high performance road/race/rally car. It has had a continuous competition history for the past 45 years, mainly in VSCC events, appearing on the cover of November 1965 Autosport in its original colour of racing blue at the start line of Prestcott Hill Climb on a beautiful sunny day, an image that could easily be recreated today. The car continued in competition when acquired by Bruce Spollen in the early 1970’s and then by David Roscoe in 1976. David Roscoe continually developed the car during his ownership with an immense amount of work being carried on the engine which now develops 178 b.h.p. @ 4500 revs. The gearbox has a specially manufactured set of close ratio, straight cut gears which are very effective on a race circuit. Continuing its racing career in the hands of Brian Maile, who purchased it in 1999, the car has won the Hulbert Trophy (awarded to the most successful Alvis Driver in a season) three times. It recently returned from the Circuit des Remparts event in Angouleme where it achieved second place in the Sports Car Event. Quite remarkably for a car such as this, it was driven to the event, just north of Bordeaux, raced and then driven home! Its most recent result, in the hands of owner Fred Multon, was Best Time of Day at the historic Boness Hill Climb. In summary, an incredibly exciting Alvis with race proven mechanicals ‘...this car is capable of truly remarkable performance’ The Motor Magazine, 1937. For further information, please contact a member of our sales team: +44 (0)1207 233 525
About Car Barn Beamish
About Car Barn Beamish
Car Barn Beamish is the leading independent sports, prestige and classic car specialist in the North East, as well as an official Caterham dealer and INEOS Grenadier servicing agent. Located on the historic Red Row Estate, an idyllic 37-acre country estate set in the North East countryside, Car Barn Beamish is one of three sister companies that all serve to provide fantastic customer service to the owners of luxury automotive brands. We offer a wide variety of used vehicles for sale in our showroomincluding special editions, low mileage examples, supercars and high-performance models by Lotus, Ferrari, Porsche, Bentley, Morgan, McLaren, Jaguar, Ariel and of course Caterham.
Our specialist service, repair and diagnosis workshop at Car Barn Beamish is staffed by experienced local mechanics with a wide range of skills and diagnostic equipment. If your specialist car has developed a fault, please call by and we will be happy to give a no obligation estimate. In addition to annual or routine servicing and maintenance we also undertake classic car restorations including all aspects of chassis repair, engine tuning, paint and body work.
We are one of the North East’s few specialist sports, prestige and classic car buyers who will buy your vehicle directly or offer sale or return and part exchange from our showroom. We are constantly seeking used stock. If you find yourself thinking “the time has come to sell my car”, be it classic, sports or prestige, and you want to deal with a well-established North East company please contact us to discuss our best price. We provide a more personal and flexible approach than car buying websites or auctions and as a classic and vintage car specialist are happy to discuss cars which have been in long term storage, off the road, SORN or vehicles which are otherwise described as barn finds.
We have an in-house transport service which offers collection, storage and delivery facilities and Car Barn Beamish are happy to purchase used classic, sports and luxury cars from across the North East region and the wider UK. Our experienced team are also pleased to help and advise if you are a collector or seeking to purchase a car specifically for investment purposes.
The benefits of buying and selling with us include:
- Nationwide collection and delivery service on our own covered transporters.
- Cars which are prepared by technicians working exclusively on classic and sports cars.
- Our own warranty programme.
- A comprehensive customer service which truly works for the duration of ownership.
- The confidence of dealing with a leading independent specialist established over 35 years ago.
- Finance available on all stock including classic cars.
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