Alvis Speed 20 20 SD series Sports Saloon by Charlesworth. 1936

Allmän beskrivning : 1936 Alvis Speed 20 Sports Saloon by Charlesworth.

Registration number: DPN539
Chassis number: 13308

The last of the speed 20 series; an SD model, this car was delivered new in 1936. Being an SD model it has the SC's larger 2.7-litre engine (good for an easy 90mph) improved Marles steering box and suspension, stiffened chassis and twin electric fuel pumps plus slightly wider bodywork. The low-slung chassis endowed the car with tremendous handling and grip for its day: “'When cornering it is not only free from rolling – the low build sees to that – but the layout is such that it clings to the intended path at quite unexpected speeds, and when centrifugal force does eventually produce a skid, it is of the rear wheels only and easily controlled,” observed Motor Sport's tester.

Although the car was available in rolling chassis form to receive a coachbuilt body of the owner’s choosing, the majority of customers plumped for the handsome Charlesworth Saloon bodywork that you see here. By the time production came to an end in late 1936, just 1,165 Speed 20's of all types had been built and all are increasingly sought-after today.

Delivered new to the Brooklands Motor Company in August 1936, DPN 539 is one of the last Speed 20 models produced. Long periods of cherished ownership mean that the car stands proudly in its original colours which, naturally, have been refreshed periodically with re-plated brightwork giving the car a smart appearance. The interior has benefited from new carpeting and headlining whilst the woodwork has also been refurbished. The leather seats are beautifully patinated and the car presents the best of both worlds with a welcoming, lived-in interior and shining chrome and paint. The original art decco style door cards are in place on all four doors.

On the road the car drives extremely well with a stong powerful engine allied to the renowned all synchromesh Alvis gear box. These are fast cars, every bit the equal of derby Bentleys & indeed make an excellent more sporting & faster alternative to an equivalent Derby. The proportions of the body are particualrly pleasing to the eye being both well balanced & sporting. The drivers window interestingly slides an inch backwards for ventilation when the winder is turned clockwise or alternatively winds down the window in a conventional manner when tuned anticlockwise.

Pleasingly, the car comes with its original & well thumbed handbook in addition to assorted bills & a wiring diagram.

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1936 Alvis Speed 20 20 SD series Sports Saloon by Charlesworth. is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Grays by Vintage Prestige for Ej prissatt.

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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Alvis Modell : Speed 20 Modellversion : 20 SD series Sports Saloon by Charlesworth. Motorvolym : 0.0 Årsmodell : 1936 Karosstyp : Sedan Läge : Essex

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om Alvis Speed 20

Alvis Speed 20 var en anmärkningsvärd modell tillverkad av den brittiska biltillverkaren Alvis Ltd. Låt oss utforska dess historia och lyfta fram några viktiga ögonblick:

Introduktion:
Alvis Speed 20 introducerades 1932 som en efterföljare till Alvis 12/60-modellen.
Den designades som en lyxig sportbil, som kombinerar prestanda, elegans och avancerad teknik.
Motor och prestanda:
Speed 20 innehöll en 2,5-liters rak sexmotor med överliggande ventiler.
Den var tillgänglig i olika trimkonfigurationer, inklusive standardversionen på 87 hk, såväl som de kraftfullare alternativen 91 hk och 99 hk.
Bilens lätta konstruktion och kraftfulla motor gjorde att den uppnådde imponerande prestanda för sin tid och nådde topphastigheter på cirka 90 mph (145 km/h).
Coachwork och styling:
Speed 20 erbjöds med en mängd olika karosseralternativ, inklusive öppna tourers, salonger, dropheads och coupéer.
Den innehöll elegant och elegant stil, ofta med flödande linjer och art deco-inspirerade designelement.
Många karossbyggare, inklusive Charlesworth, Vanden Plas och Mulliners, skapade skräddarsydda karosser för Speed 20, så att kunderna kunde anpassa sina bilar efter sina preferenser.
Sportliga framgångar:
Alvis Speed 20 nådde anmärkningsvärda framgångar i olika motorsportevenemang och tävlingar.
1935 vann en Speed 20 det prestigefyllda Le Mans 24-timmars uthållighetsloppet i 2-litersklassen, vilket markerade ett viktigt ögonblick för Alvis och befäste bilens rykte för både prestanda och tillförlitlighet.
Slut på produktion:
Speed 20 var kvar i produktion till 1936, varefter den efterträddes av Alvis Speed 25-modellen.
Alvis Speed 20 anses vara en betydelsefull modell i Alvis historia, som representerar deras engagemang för teknisk spetskompetens, snygg design och sportprestationer. Dess kombination av prestanda och lyx gjorde det till ett önskvärt val för erans kräsna kunder.