This Alvis Speed 25 Drop Head Coupe is a partially restored 'project’ example of the very rare and effortlessly elegant pre-war luxury touring car, offered from long-term ownership and already benefitting from significant and well-documented restorative maintenance. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre straight-six, delivering around 81kW to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission with synchromesh on first gear. This example has been with the seller for 10 years. This Speed 25 is understood to be one of just 198 examples produced between 1937 and 1940. Please note: the car is sold as a ‘project’ and therefore requires the completion of its restoration. The odometer indicates 24,519 miles, however this is not warranted. This example now features entirely new bodywork, which was crafted in the style of the period coachbuilder Charlesworth. This Speed 25 is finished in an appealing shade of dark red over a largely stripped and unfinished interior, featuring some sand beige leather upholstery, and a bare metal dashboard. It rides on a set of 19-inch painted-wire wheels with two-spoke knock-offs, shod in Goodrich Silvertown Cord tyres. The factory features include a four-spoke steering wheel, reversed-hinged doors, Smiths gauges, and steering wheel-mounted throttle for long-distance driving, ignition, and light controls. The car is accompanied by tools, an extensive file of maintenance and parts invoices, and a collection of original and replacement parts, including but not limited to, door handles, wooden dashboard trim, wood trim pieces, a bumper, a roof bar, a front grille, and various other parts. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. The seller is listing the car as a ‘project’ and therefore provides no guarantees on working or non-working items, though they do note that the engine has already been fully rebuilt including a new cylinder head fitted at a value of AUD $15,000, and the new bodywork has been installed. The car is sold as it is presented in the image gallery. Major restoration work has already been carried out totalling over AUD $200,000, which includes the engine being fully rebuilt, and the bodywork being replaced. This Alvis Speed 25 Drop Head Coupe is a partially restored ‘project’ example of the very rare and beautifully styled pre-war luxury touring car, offered from long-term ownership, and already benefitting from significant and well-documented restorative maintenance. Understood to be one of just 198 examples produced, with a large proportion of the restoration work already carried out to a high standard, this Speed 25 represents a wonderful opportunity for any skilled enthusiast or specialist workshop to complete this rewarding ‘project’, which is sure to result in a stunning pre-war classic ready to get back on the open road. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.