1965 Alvis TE21 Saloon
Registration no. HBF 969C Chassis no. 27240

Bonhams MPH September Auction - Live Auction with Bidding in the Socially Distanced Room, Online, Telephone and Absentee Bidding|20 September 2020, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1965 Alvis TE21 Saloon
Registration no. HBF 969C
Chassis no. 27240

Odometer Reading: 64,000
MoT Expiry: Exempt

*Ready for use and offering improvement potential
*Engine reported to be good
*Owned by the vendor since 1991

The 1960s saw Alvis and Bristol go head-to-head in a market that quite different from that occupied by Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Alvis and Bristol offered two-door saloons with a refined, rarefied air for those who did not seek attention. Offered here is a 1965 TE21 which, until a few years ago, was used daily for work and pleasure. Ready for immediate use with potential for improvement. Its bodywork is described as good (there is some filler, the vendor notes) while the metallic silver paint is said to be average. The trim and wheels/tyres are in good condition, the vendor says. The interior, with grey seats and blue carpets, is said to be very good, with the dashboard and headlining in a similar order. The heater valve is disconnected. Our vendor says engine starting, running and presentation is good, but there is a slight oil leak. The running gear is vendor-assessed as good and with the benefits of power-assisted steering and disc brakes is said to be a pleasure to drive.

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 66/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 4
Paint: 2
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 4

ENGINE TOTAL: 14/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 13/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 2

Saleroom notices

Please note that the head gasket may need some attention. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of this lot: click here

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