Chassis Number: 12500
1935/38 Alvis Speed 25 Firebird Fast Road Special 3572cc
NOW SOLD
Well known very effective Special - constructed in 2005 to fast road specification using a 1935 Alvis Firebird chassis no. 12500 and 1938 Speed 25 Alvis engine no 15088.
The 150bhp engine consists of a new Phoenix 7-bearing crankshaft and conrods with shell bearings and high compression forged Arias pistons, competition camshaft and full flow oil filter. Ancillaries include high torque starter motor, increased capacity radiator, electric cooling fan with manual override, and oil and water catch tanks for MSUK events
Admired by the current owner for a number of years – this car was purchased literally as Covid lockdown was announced, and joining a stable with another Alvis.
At the time of Covid lockdown this car suited the current owner to carry out some light refreshment to the car, with no desire to compete with the car. Now completed, it is time for a competitor or fast road driver to enjoy this car.
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RECENT WORK on the car since 2019 Covid lockdown:-
The current owner has recently completed light restoration and maintenance work. Items included:
Complete rewiring to the Alvis factory wiring diagram
All 5 wheels were refurbished
New set of 5 Blockley 5.50 x 18” tyres
New exhaust silencers
Brake linings replaced
Front springs re-bushed in phosphor bronze
Front spring hangars also re-bushed in phosphor bronze – a big job which has restored the handling of the car on the road
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This car performs extremely briskly, the engine pushing out 150 bhp and so driven with care on the road while the engine is flexible and unfussy.
A 4-speed all synchromesh gearbox makes for easy driving too.
We understand there are no issues with the car and that it keeps a steady temperature in traffic.
This car deserves to go back into sprint and hillclimb competition where its full potential can be used, but only used to date for the occasional trip to the pub.
There are competition history results to go with the car and also an enormous amount of paperwork recording the original build in 2005 with invoices on file
The specification includes a 25 gallon fuel tank, traditional frame coachwork with aluminium panels and wings. folding windscreen with Brooklands aero screens. Full tonneau and folding hood, front bucket seats and rear bench seat, all trimmed in leather.
VSCC eligible and competitive while still being a very good fast road car.
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We understand these SPRINT & HILL CLIMB are best times recorded
Curborough Sprint 43.55
Wiscombe Park 54.97
Prescott short course 49.36
Loton Park 72.26
Shelsley Walsh 42.68
Goodwood Sprint 122.11
Elvington Sprint 88.33
Oliver’s Mount 63.56
Harewood Hill 84.69
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We understand these VSCC SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS 10 & 11 placings were achieved
2006 Elvington Sprint Second overall
2006 Loton Park Second overall
2008 Prescott Second handicap
2009 Shelsley Walsh First handicap
2010 Prescott Second handicap
2011 Wiscombe Park Second overall
2012 Curborough speed trial Team winner
2013 Prescott Second handicap
2013 Wiscombe Park First overall
2014 Goodwood Sprint First handicap
2014 Wiscombe Park First in class
2015 Prescott Second overall
2017 Wiscombe Park First overall
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HISTORIES OF THE TWO ALVIS MODELS
Alvis Firebird 1934 – 1936
1842cc overhead valve
Wheelbase 9’ 10 ½”
55 bhp at 4250 rpm
Top Speed 71 mph
Originally a rather heavy sports touring or saloon model – and with only 1842cc it was probably asking a lot for this car to have exciting performance. Only 449 Firebirds were produced over 2 seasons
Alvis Speed 25 1936 – 1940 in SB and SC forms
3571cc overhead valve
Wheelbase 10’ 4”
106 bhp at 3800 rpm
Top Speed 97 mph
The Speed 25 was a luxury model with a strengthened newly designed 6-cylinder engine with 7 main bearings. Top speed of the standard models was 100mph, with 110bhp at a leisurely 3800rpm. All bodywork was out sourced mainly to four different coachbuilders, namely Cross & Eliis, Lancefield, Charlesworth and Vanden Plas. Production run was 198.
By late 1939 Alvis turned to manufacturing to assist the War effort.
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Although we attempt to ensure accuracy of any statement or detail, the customer must make his or her own judgement in purchasing this car. The purchaser of the above car understands that he or she is purchasing a historic motor car with components that are up to 89 years old and sold as a collector item and not as an optimum means of transport. There is no warranty given or implied due to the age of the car.
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