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• Auction House:
  Donington Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Classic & Vintage Automobiles - Featuring the vast Brownbill collection of Lancia cars & parts
• Sale Date:
  06 Aug 2023 ~ 12.30pm (AEST)
• Lot #:
  3
• Lot Description:
  1926 Alvis 12/50 Series TE
  The Alvis 12/50 model appeared in 1923. It was installed with what was to become the renowned 1496 cc overhead valve engine as a successor to previous side valve models. The 12/50 became popular with sporting motorists and in competition. In 1926 the 12/50 was redesigned with a stronger chassis replacing that of the previous series and engine capacity enlarged to 1645 cc. A single-plate clutch replaced the previous cone type. In 1927 the TE models were replaced by the TG series, thence TH, and TJ series. The last variation of the 12/50 was the 12/60 TL series, production of which ended in 1932 in favour of a new range. According to the original owner’s certificate pertaining to the car currently for sale (and which contains a list of owners until 1949), its first owner was Mr. Lloyd Barnsbury of Balwyn, Vic. It originally carried a full width two-seater body by local builders Martin and King. Having then passed through the hands of a dozen or so subsequent owners, it was acquired in 1958 by Barry Gough as a basket case. The car was acquired by another well-known enthusiast in 1972 and restored. Many parts had gone missing, and many components were brought together from a variety of sources, all genuine 12/50 parts. The original engine was missing and was replaced with 12/50 engine 4810 which it still has today. The body was built by Geoff Davies of Merrijig and the wings were made by Syd Ward, both well-known craftsmen at the time. In 1983 the car was purchased by the previous owner who enjoyed it immensely over 30 years on many Alvis Club and other vintage rallies. The car was acquired in 2014 by the current owner and was unfortunately seldom used due to (then) work and other commitments. During current ownership, the radiator was rebuilt by a well-known expert in NSW. The shell was repaired, and new tanks made and installed, together a new honeycomb core made by Replicore in New Zealand.
• Notes:
  The car was last run on the national Alvis rally held in Hamilton, May 2022.  We are informed the car needs new valve rockers to replace the severely worn ones. There is a small fuel leak at the bottom of the fuel tank and the clutch stop needs adjustment.
• Estimate:
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• Category:
  Automobiles & Accessories

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