1966 ALVIS TE21 DROPHEAD COUPE - RED TRIANGLE

"CLASSIC OF THE DAY"

 For our classic today we revisit Red Triangle (The home of Alvis Cars).The Alvis was a well respected brand and over the years produced a miriad of models that to this day are a regular sight at events and regurlarly appear at auctions in the UK and the rest of the world.
Our choice of today is a 1966 Alvis TE21 Drophead Coupe, see if you agree.

 

IMAGE COPYRIGHT:  ALVIS

1966 ALVIS TE21 DROPHEAD COUPE

The TF21 was the last Alvis model with a total of 106 produced and only 20 with drop head coachwork. The six cylinder three litre 'straight six' power unit provides a smooth 150bhp and a top speed of nearly 120mph allowing for comfortable cruising in modern traffic. This particular example was delivered new on 1st July 1966 to Mr Porfyratos of London SW1. The second and current owner acquired the car 2nd February 1969 and it has been meticulously maintained ever since. The genuine 50600 miles can be verified by the substantial history file which will be with the car. With chrome wire wheels and power assisted steering and the car in very good condition, this offers, what must be a unique opportunity to obtain such a rare and desirable model.

Year: 1966
Coachwork: Park Ward
Colour: Maroon
Engine Capacity: 2,993 

 Red Triangle, Common Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2EL. England

• Tel (Parts): 44 + (0) 1926 857303

Text & Images 2014 Copyright Red Triangle

Model Specs (Not Above Vehicle)

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1963-1967 ALVIS TE21/TF21

Overview

Easily distinguished from its TD predecessor by those stacked twin headlamps that were so fashionable in the early 1960s, the TE gained a new cylinder head that lifts power output to 130bhp. Both saloon and drophead were available, and it’s the latter that makes serious money today. Power steering became a desirable option from 1965, but Alvis saved the best for last. Just 106 TFs were built, but they come with a triple-carb 150bhp engine, improved gearbox and uprated suspension. After 1967 Alvis concentrated on armoured vehicles. Convertible prices in brackets.

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Price at launch: £2275
Price (excellent): £40,000 (85,000)
Price (good): £27,000 (60,000)
Price (average): £20,000 (45,000)
Price (project): £10,000 (20,000)

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Performance

0-60mph:12.5secs
Top speed:120mph
Power:150bhp
Torque:182lb/ft
MPG:16mpg

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Engine

Configuration:in-line six
Aspiration:normal
Fuel:petrol
Fuel delivery:carburettor

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Chassis

Suspension Front: Independent, coil springs
Suspension Rear: Beam axle, half semi-elliptic leaf spring
Drivetrain: front-engine RWD
Steering: worm and roller
Bodyframe: chassis and seperate body
Transmission: Four-speed manual

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Dimensions

Length: 4788mm
Wheelbase: 2832mm
Width: 1676mm
Height: 1460mm
Weight: 1565kgs
 

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