Registration No: KJJ 717D
Chassis No: 27362
MOT: Exempt

• 1 of just 178 manual transmission, TE21 Saloons made
• Believed but not warranted to have covered c.74,000 miles from new with only two former keepers shown on its V5C

• Treated to a respray, refurbished brightwork and four new tyres during the current ownership

Introduced in 1963, the Alvis TE21 was visually distinguished from its predecessor by ‘over and under’ quad headlights and a revised interior. Based around a rigid box-section chassis equipped with independent coil-and-wishbone front suspension, a well-located ‘live’ rear axle and four-wheel disc brakes, the newcomer boasted a revised, more user-friendly steering box (and the option of power steering from 1964 onwards). Reworked with a ‘bigger valve’ cylinder head and more efficient exhaust manifold, the refined four-seater’s 2993cc OHV straight-six engine was quoted as developing some 130bhp and 172lbft of torque. Available with a choice of either ZF five-speed manual or Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission, the model was reputedly capable of 110mph. Trimmed in Connolly leather, the Alvis’s cosseting interior featured a central armrest for the back seat and more accessible ashtrays. Available to special order until 1967, just 352 TE21s were made of which 178 were fixed-heads fitted with five-speed manual transmission.

Finished in Maroon with nicely patinated Tan leather upholstery, chassis 27362 is described by the vendor as being in ‘good’ (paintwork, interior trim) or ‘very good’ (engine, five-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, bodywork) condition. Believed but not warranted to have covered just 74,000 or so miles from new, ‘KJJ 717D’ shows only two former keepers on its V5C Registration Document. An accompanying invoice shows that the rear bodywork was refurbished by marque specialist Red Triangle at not inconsiderable cost and the four-seater has been further improved since entering the current ownership in 2015. A long-term member of the Alvis Owners’ Club, the seller has smartened the TE21’s appearance by having it professionally resprayed and the brightwork replated. Little used after being shod with four new tyres during 2017, ‘KJJ 717D’ is said to ‘run smoothly with correct oil pressure’. Offered for sale with history file including renovation invoices and old MOTs.

Vendor Condition Ratings:

Bodywork: 'Very Good'
Engine: 'Very Good'
Electrical Equipment: 'Very Good'
Paintwork: 'Good'
Gearbox: 'Very Good'
Interior Trim: 'Good'

For more information, please contact:
John Markey
john.markey@handh.co.uk
01428 607899