Registration No: YKE 415A
Chassis No: 26868
MOT: May 2025

• Desirable Series II example, specified with five-speed ZF Gearbox, all round Dunlop disc brakes and later fitted with wire wheels
• Subject to much previous cosmetic restoration work
• Accompanied by a large history file including documentation relating to the restoration and copies of the factory records

Launched in late 1958, the Alvis TD21 was stylistically indebted to a special-order Hermann Graber Coupe variant of its TC21/100 predecessor. Suitably reinterpreted for production by Park Ward, the newcomer's decidedly elegant coachwork sat atop a rigid box-section chassis equipped with independent coil-and-wishbone front suspension and a leaf-sprung back axle. Powered by a 2993cc OHV straight-six engine that was initially mated to a four-speed manual or Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission, the four-seater boasted a 100mph-plus top speed. Featuring a polished wood fascia, leather upholstery, and pile carpets, the TD21 could be had in two-door Saloon or Drophead Coupe guises and was every bit as luxurious as its contemporaries. The Series II was launched in 1962 and benefitted from a number of upgrades. Cars specified with manual transmission were now to be outfitted with a five-speed ZF gearbox from October of that year and all cars were now panelled in aluminium with aluminium door frames for lightness. The brakes were also upgraded to all-round Dunlop disc brakes to aid stopping power. Visually, the previous externally mounted spot and fog lamps were now integrated within the front end air intakes which were now circular for a neater overall design and the reversing lamp was also given a makeover. In total, only 285 Series IIs were produced in both Saloon and Drophead forms before being replaced by the TE21 in late 1963.

First registered on 19th June 1963 as 'VCL 400', chassis 26868 was first delivered to Boshiers of Norwich finished in Alice Blue with Light Blue Leather and Carpets. Little is known about the first private owner of the Alvis, however, there is correspondence on file that suggests known ownership from all the way back to 1972. Invoices on file describe an extensive overhaul of the body and interior in 1991 by SV Restorations of Lincolnshire, which is when the car was painted in Rolls Royce Exeter Blue and fitted with wire wheels, which is how the car presents today. The vendor, a gentleman who is an engineer by occupation and is the first to admit an addiction with ‘buying cars and owning them briefly to experience as many as possible’ purchased the car in 2023 to enjoy the summer in and has made some small improvements including tuning of the carburettors and resealing of the windows which were leaking when he purchased it. As per his mantra of moving them on after a short period of ownership to 'experience something else', this rare Series II TD21 is now offered for sale.

Upon inspection, 'YKE 415A' appears to have been very well kept, with its 1991 paint either having been refreshed or kept in fine order. There are a small number of age-related chips and light scratches which the vendor believes could easily be removed. The interior presents in what the vendor describes as 'good' order with the woodwork appearing well lacquered and the front seats having been re-trimmed in good quality hide previously, with the rears appearing original. The car started easily upon inspection and appears to be fitted with electronic ignition and the vendor advises that he has recently stripped and cleaned the carburettors. The vendor told us that the 'car drives well' and that it feels taught, and we can confirm that the car produced a welcome rasp from the stainless-steel exhaust system that it is fitted with.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430