ownerou bu e~in No. 260 September 1975

INSIDE: The Rou tiedge Specia l: 12/70 Data Sheet Concluded

MIDLAND SPRINT SEPTEMBER 7TH - SEE INSIDE

Officiais Prelident:

J'ice·Preaden 1: Council:

CluJinrum: GeneTtll Secrelary: ~1I111~:

Bulletin Editor: Competition Seuetary:

Mem~nhip Secretary: Public RellltiolU Officer:

Section Secrettlries Scottilh: No'them:

Midltmd:

Sou th·Eastem:

Sou th-Western:

American:

alvis owner K. R. Day, 16 Sime Road, Singapore 1 J

N. D. Purday. E. P. Oakman (Chairman). K. R. Day, R. T. Green. B. Ledwith,

Lt-Cdr. B. H. Clinlwd, O. N. Trent, R. A. Cox. E. P. Oalanan, 2 Oleyne Close, Gerruds Cross, Bucks. (Tel. 85890) O. N. Trent, Ridgeside, Woodfield HiU, Coulsdon, Suney. (Downland 55833) R. T. Green, 51 The Causeway, Potters Bar, Herts. (Potters Bar 53828) 8. ledwith. 16 Penny Croft, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 2PB (Harpenden 68686) H. CoUis., Glebe House, Fenny Compton, Warks. (Tel. 401)

E. W. Wimble, 82 DorUng Drive, Ewell, Sune:'. (01-3934680) R. A. Cox, 109 Portland Road, Kingston, Surrey. (01.546 5635)

E. E. Gamley, 3 Laverockbank Te"ace, Edinbuqh 5. (031-5522897) Terry POPllelwell, 8 Greenway, Whilley 8ay, Northumberland.

(Whitley Bay 28854) Carl Love, 9 Dorset Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham 17.

Tel. 021-4293180 Tom Oakman, 2 Cheyne Close. Gerrards Cross, Bucks.

(Tel. 8S890, Dr. R. FilerCooper, Coham Bridge House, Black Torrington, Devon.

(Black Torrinaton 040-923 340)

J. H. Grotz, Avendale, Wallingford Pa. 19086, U.S.A. (Tel. 21S, KOala 5-4633)

TechniCllI Ad~i$e', 12/50s: S. Fletcher, Oak Tree Cottage, Hasketon, Nr. Wood bridge, Suffolk. (Woodbridge 2574, map ref. 247581)

Technical Advi$er & Spares Lt-Olr. B. H. Oinkard, Pump Farm, Assington, by Colchester. Essex. RegistrllT, 1932·39 cars: (Bures 378)

TechniCllI Ad~i$e' & Spares A. J. Buck. Kimberley Bungalow. Swan Slreel, Sible Hedingham. Essex, Registra" Post·Wa, can: (Hedinghnm 60135)

Alvis Attitudes

'aurie Merrintt's understeermg :':;peed 20 follows Barry ::>tapletoll's oversteering clitto ':lrough Woodcote 'Plcture by Julian Collins)

Olub Past Presidents

Associated with the Royal Automobile Club Patrons S. C. H. DAVIS and C. G. H. F. DUNHAM .

A. G. Coles, R. P. Birles, A. Lees, A. James, Lt.-Col. E. B. Dewey, J. E. Brownbridge.

1 nformation Pre-War Car Registrar: Post-War Car Registrar: Club Insurance Brokers:

Bankers: Club Film Custodian:

R.A.C. Associated MemberBhip:

Badges eU: Bulletin, IHlck numbers:

C. Hutchinson, 183 Whalley Road, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom, Lanes. D. J. Culshaw, 27 Whiteside Avenue, Hall Lane, Hindley, M. Wigan, Lanes. Messrs. C. Howard & Sons, 6/7 Botolph AIley, London, EC3R 81H.

(01-626 0745) Barclays Bank Ltd., Chenyhinton, Cambridge.

K. Blake, 8 Gables Avenue, Boreham Wood, Herls. Tel. 01-953 5471

Mrs. Wendy Lee, Burnet, Main Road, Tadley, Basingstoke, Hants. (Tel: 07356 2679)

D. H. Bailey, 26 Gables Avenue, Borehamwood~ Herts. General Secretary (see opposite).

(car Badges E2.S0; Brooch or buttonhole Badges 3Sp; Ooth badges 4Op; Woven Ties (multiple motit") EI.3 S; Printed Ties (single motü) EI.7 S ; Coacbwork Transfers 30p (for extema1 or internaI fixing-please state whicb); Key Rings 40p; Cuff Links El. 75; Tie Tacks 6Op; Bulletin Back Numbers 2Qp. Instruction Manuals and Photograph Albums

(These may be borrowed by U.K. MEMBERS ONL y apinst a deposit, by cheque payable to the AOC, which will be relurned when the manual/album is returned. Please send separa te cheque or P.O. to cover postage payable to the custodian).

ManUills (Deposit L3, postage 15p): N. Whitton, l8S Wimbledon Park Road, London, S.W.18. Albums (Deposit L5, posltlge 75p): A. R. Buck, Westfield, Leek Road, Stockton Brook, Stoke-on-Trent.

Important Notices

Ali material (including advertisements) for the Bulletin must reach the Editor by the 1 st of each month for inclusion in the following month's issue. Advertisements CANNOT BE ACCEPTEO OVER THE TELEPHONE. Neither the Club nor the Editor can accept responsibility for statements made in advertisements. It is regretted that repeat insertions cannot be made unless they are re-submitted in time for the next issue. If handwritten, please use BLOCK LETTERS. The Editor reserves the right to delete non-essential words or to shorten if too long. Adverts must be accompanied by a remittance of 30p (members) or 50p (non-members) made payable to the Alvis Owner Club. Changes of address should be notified to the Membership Secretary.

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The President's Notes

1 have read Mr Rivers - Fletcher's articles in the V.S.C.C . and A.D.C. Bulletins and "Classic Car" dealing with his rebodied Speed 25. Unless my memory is failing (1 cannat check the registration number EJ 5824 against my photographs which are in the U. K.) this car used ta be in my possession. At that time it was a Charlesworth saloon and certainly nat a drophead coupe. When 1 sold the car the body was good but not perie ct and, as 1 assume no one would destroy bodywork in re s torable condition, 1 can but guess that it deteriorated in the hands of subsequent owners. In those days , old cars did not have their present values and 50 1 have little doubt that no one would undertake an expensive restoration, 50 one more good original car \Vas destroyed.

1 think the differences between original and non-original cars are well -known - sorne of the latter have been weIl rebodied, like my old Speed 25, and sorne are badly executed . Without carrying orig inality to excessive lengths, the A. O. C . has e ncouraged restorations, and year by year the standards go up. The object of t he A . O. C . and many organisations like it is, among others, to encourage owners to retain, often at great expense or labour, as many cars in original condit ion as possible. These vehicles are trul y representative of the Alvis marque and the moto ring era in which they were built. Alter them significantly and they become a collection of Alvis parts surmounted by something (excluding t he Wilkinson ducks back bodies) no coachbuilder ever supplied on an Alvis chassis .

Mr Rivers - Fletcher writes "there is no particular m e rit in originality1t. If one lS dealing with modifications ta a new car, l would agree . However, we are concerned with motoring history a nd vehicles which, for many reasons , have been considered worthy of retention and, as such, originality is, a vital par t of the oid car movement. There is me,"it in spending money and effort in r estoring old cars to original il the marque itself is worth keepin g in e xistence .

Whatever the views of individual members on this subject of originality may be, there should be no doubt that the Club places great importance on it and must continue ta do 50 . Except for a small numbe r of vehicles modified loI' racing, and which one is delighted ta see upholding the Alvis name, it is to be hope d that everyone will do their utmost to prevent the deterioration of cars to the point where their coachwork is destroyed because, whatever replaces it, the result can in no way be considered as an Alvis car fully representative of the marque .

A recent quick trip to London enabled me to hear first hand from Eric of the vast Knebworth House success bu t , regrettably, in New York 1 could not fit in an invitation from our American Secretary to have a "noggin and natter" in Philadelphia.

There is little oid car news from Singapore, though 1 have been talked into helping to drive an early o pen Austin Seven ta Malacca for the A. G. M . of the Malaysian and Singapore Vintage Car Register. 1 have been warned of the risks of drowning in torrential ra in or of being roasted alive (both real hazards here!) but appal'ently the natives and tigers are friendly ! Having taught myself to drive on an e arly Austin Seven fort y years ago, it should be an entertaining experience . 1 did not say who wouid be entertained! K.R.D .

The Chairman 's Column

Alvis Owner Club in the News

International Alvis Day was weil repol'ted in the July issue of Classic Car by two columnists and was followed up in t he August iSsue with an article under the he ading Uthe Club Secretary", together with a photograph of the ex -Bare 4 . 3 tourer. In

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IS YOUR 4.3 TIHED, LtSTLESS? Perhaps you forgot ta replace the carburetter heat shield during your la st decoke. As a temporary get- you-home measure, why not try a set of Uncle Bruce Earlin's Pennsylvania Blueberry Pie containe rs?

addition, the TD is featured in a r eprint from Autocal' of reports o n classic second-hand cars from the 60's.

The Bulletin EditaI' would appreciate copies of photo graphs taken at Knebworth House.

Midland Alvis Day

A glorious day at Donin gton, where the Melboul'n loop was available for our use. Unfortunately, only a handful of members participated, which must have been extremely disappointing for the hard-working committee under Car l Love and Dick Gilbert . Su ch a pit Y that Midland members do not su pport t hi s event. It appeared ta me that m ore entries were r e ceived from the South and NOrth th an [rom the home Section .

We must continue ta s how the fiag at every Oppol'tunity - no- one else will - and 1 ask Section Secr eta ries ta e nsure maximum publicity is obtained [rom major section events. whilst local scribes could remind their friends at Noggin and Natters of these occasions.

Scottish Alvis Day

At the usual venue - Bush Bouse, Bush, near Edinburgh - on Sunday 7th September . See the August issue for full details .

Fou nde r Members

1 believe we as a Club should keep in touch with our founder membel'S and if any of

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the se, because of !inancial pressures, have canceUed the i r subscriptions, we must be made aware of the facts. Surely in these cases we could continue to supply the Bulletin free of charge to enable F ounder Members to keep in touch. If you know, or have heard of, a founder member who has withd r awn from the Club over the last few years because of this reason, will you please let me know when 1 will take th is subject lo the Council for a decision.

Holiday

1 will be on holiday from the 6th September ta the 21st September and whilst members of our fam ily will be at home, no corresponde nce will be dealt with du ring th is period. This will also apply ta the issue of Ken Day's book, The Alvis Car 1920 -1 966, of which under 100 copies o nly are available from me. Cheques etc made payable ta t he A . O. C., for f.4. 00 including posta ge and packing.

Stt"atford-on-Avon Weekend

At the Alveston Mano r Hotel , Clopton Bridge, Stratford - on- Avon, Warwickshire, from the 24th to the 26th October 1975 . The programme includes dinner o n Friday, ail meals o n Saturday, lunch being taken at anothe," hot el in the Cotswold s as part of our Saturday morning run, breakfa st and lunch on Sunday.

The re will be a super Dinner and Dance a t the Alveston Manor on the Saturday night and members and friends not staying for the weekend will be most welcome to join us. Please book your table direct. 1 will coUect a smail donation from you lowards the cast of the band - the Dinner and Dance is included within the talaI weekend costing.

On Sunday our member, A. F . Rivers Fletcher, has kindly invited us t a visil his Motor Museum in Stratfol"d and, in add ition, lime will be available ta see Shakespeare's birthplace in Helùey St reet o r ta v isit Anne Hathaway ' s cotta ge . The re are many other delightful places of historie interest for vou ta see should you so desi r e .

We wiU also arran ge a short drive to a local hos le li'y for refreshme nt prior to lunch on Sunday for those who feel the need .

Please book with the Hotel Manager, Mr A . F. Cassini, telephone Stratford - on-Avon (0 789) 458 1 and mention the A. O . C . as we have booked aU available accommodation. The ail - inclusive charge will be approximately 1:19 . 25 per he ad, no ext ,'as e xce pt you" own liquid re freshment.

Remember the Green Drago n at Hereford and the New Bath Hotel at Matlock! Then try the Alveston Manor at Stratford this autumn. If you have not attended the premier Club weekend previously , take the plunge and book today - you will enjoy every minute of il.

l have heard that Doreen Trent is painting a gain and we will l'un a rafne durin g the danci ng on Saturday evening. Useful gifts will be ma st welcome to Jim , T om or myself prior to the weekend if you cannat make il, or to B r enda at the Alveston Manor on the a fte rnoon of the 24th October.

A few interesting faets about the Manor - il dates back to circa 960, was once a smail monastery and was first mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 . The cocktail bar contains 16th century panell ing, the centre of the house is Elizabethan and the gable near est to the road is William and Mary. Underneath the l ounge is an inte resting vaulted cellar, leadin g to an underground passa ge once used by the monks . Add ta this over 100 Club members and frie nd s plus over 50 Alvis cars and the Club ' s usual spirit , t hen we will aU have a weekend ta remembe r.

See you the re . E . P.O.

ALVIS O.C. BULL8TIN 6 SE Pl'EMBER 1975

Th e Re-emergence of the Routl edge by John Wiggins

In view of the recenl correspondence regarding Specials, 1 thought Sorne information regarding the above car rnighl be of interest.

The car has been in my possession for a number of ye ars but, as most of the eIder members will know, was built by Norman Routled ge (with much swearing and d r illin g of holes ) around the lale 1950 ' 5 . It may. in faet , have been the original concept of the Space Frame Chas sis!

It i5 based on a shorlened Firefiy chassis, powered by a highly breathed- upon SB Speed 20 engine (even the pistons are drilled!) with 3.8 diff and 18 inch wheels, with various ether clever innovations too numerous to mention (shame - Ed.) . Appearance - wise, the car makes no pretence to being anything ether than completel y functional - 1 think Norman would say "You either b .. . .. y welllike it, or you don't" .

During 1970, 1 unfortunately broke the crankshaft racing at Rufforth (having dealt with a post-war Frazer-Nash, John tells me - Ed.) and subsequent r e building time has been limited. However, 1 have persevered, and on July 7th the vehicle proceeded under its own power to the Worsley Arms meeting. t he curious odour of Castt'ol 'R' drifting over the North Yorkshire countryside.

How fast does it go? 1 don't reaily know its maximum rate of knots, but 1 have had 90 plus on the speedo (adjusted for the 3 . 8 diff.? - Ed. ) by which time my eyes were wate r ing like a champion onion peel-er's, and the concentration requ ir e d to keep it in a straight line precluded any fu rther observation of the clock. 1 think it would go more but, being so light. it benefits from a really smooth road or track su rface which of COu rse is not always available .

Running- in and final adjustme nts will take up the l'est of this year, but if ail goes sat isfactorily we shoul d be able to participate in a few events next season, so watch this space for further details !

(Interesting. those handlin g problems. As a layman, one can't help thinking they may be attribulable to pOOl' sprung:unsprung weight ratio brought about by the chas sis lightening. Wheatleyand Morgan recomme nd removing excessive weight from the front axle beam in these circumstances, but o ne can ' t do much about the Alvis back axle. 1 fear. Those ancienl Hartford shock absorbers can't be up to much, either -Ed. )

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Said in Sport Midland Sprint, Sunday 7th September

As reported in the Midland Section Notes, there is a strong possibility that we shall after ail be able to run the Midland Sprint this year, at the superb sprint course at R.A.F. Station, Gaydon. It has been found in the past that the subtle combination of fast and slow corners and long and short straig~ts favours no particular make or even model of car, so this is a meeting where virtually any car ts competitive. Crash hats and competition licences are needed - ring the R.A. C. on 01-235 8601 for a licence application form - there is an express delivery service and you can get a single-event licence quite cheaply. Details from Carl Love (021-429 3180) - or you can even turn up on the day. In addition, Carl will no doubt need help with marshaling. which is always fun at a sprint event.

R. A. F. Gaydon is on the A41 road between Banbury and Warwick and is especially accessible from the south as weil as the Midlands. Proceedings start at about 11 a. m. But check first with Carl or someone else 'in the know' to make sure that it's "on".

Midland Alvis Day, 6th July

Although this event appeared at first to be ill supported, eventuaily entrants turned up in plenty on the day (as is their wont) and an entertaining afternoon's motoring followed. A fuller report will appear in another issue but meanwhile, here are the results:

Concours:

Pre-war Novices 1. J. Newill, Speed 25 66 points

Pre-war M~sters 1. R. Buck, Speed 25 85 " 2. J. Hey, Speed 25 82 " 3. R. Davies, Speed 25 79 "

Post-war Novices 1. D. Clark, TD 21 67 " 2. E. Oakman, TE 21 53 "

Post-war Masters 1. C. Love .. TD 21 69 " 2. T. Oakman, Alvis-Healey 68 " 3. T. Oakman, TC 108 G 61 "

Driving Tests:

Classes A & D 1. N. Bell, 12/50 7 min 51.0 secs

Class B 1. R. Davies, Speed 25 6 " 23.9 " 2. R. Buck .. Speed 25 6 " 49.8 "

Class C 1. K. Buley, TD 21 6 " 12.2 " 2. C. Love, TD 21 6 " 42.8 "

Class F 1. M. Brydson, 4.3 SpI. 6 " 3.4 " Best Overall R. Buck, Speed 25

Ted Parker Memorial Cup R. Crouch .. Silver Eagle

V.S.C.C. Silverstone l 16th Jull

On a beautüul sunny day, the V. s. C. C. held the second of its two Silverstone meetings providing sport for a good turnout of (among other things) Alvis, though netther Paul Holdsworth nor lan Kerr actually made the grid.

Event 2 saw Robert Wicksteed with No. 1 Racer and Tony Cox (SD Speed 20) lead off with Laurie Merriott (SB Speed 20) 5 secs behind. Whereas the racer pulled steadily

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away and l ed for tlll'ee laps , Tony fou nd him self ove rhaule d by the field, while Laurie finished 18t h. Dick Gilbe rt's revamped special seemed to have lost Sorne of its former sparlde unde r Hs new oid fo rm and fi nished fairly weIl down, but Alvis honou1' was well and t 1'ul y upheld by David Rhodes (4. 3) who ripped through the field from scratch to finish thi rd, ahe ad of Chris Bi1'd, a nd made fastest lap in the process.

ln event 4 an atte mpt was made t o nail Robe rt Wicksteed do wn, bul he s till overhauled hal[ the field to fini s h second (the car l oo ke d and sounded supe rh through Becketts _ E d . L with " you n g Ant" 6th, the Comp Sec e njoyin g his Spee d 20 in 17th place and Bowles and Michelmore 20th and 22nd re s pectively . This was Ge rry ' s first race a nd he does not seem to have disgraced himself, managing to pu t half a doze n behind him.

Clin k (4 . 3) as always evide ntly enjoyed t he Hawtho rn Memorial Trophy race, althou gh he c irculated in solitary s ple ndour for most of the Ume.

Alv i s had varied fo rtunes i n the Fox and Nicholl Trophy for bi g spor ts cars . Bill Sy mons (Speed 25 ) l ed fO I" qu ite a lim e , Mike Ridley (Speed 25 ) r etired with valves eit hc r refusin g to close o r to open, Brian Chant took evasive actio n to avoid t he spin -nin g Hotchkiss of Ru ssell-Floyd and c1id the catc h-fence an in j ury , unhappily bendin g the dumbirons of his 25 s pecial (and , it l ooked from Woodco te , damagin g t he rad. -Ed. ). Tony Bianchi Cinishe d 15th on his Ci r sl appe arance for SOIllC lime. Woodl ey b r ough t the ex-J im Kennard 4 . 3 "Brutus" ioto 4th place and the Comp Sec came second to Chri s Mann ' s Alfa . (An excellent resuIt, proving t hat t he 4 . 3's rece nt misfirin g problems have been ove r come. The performance of this car tS quite stagge ring - il out - accel e rated Burrell's 8 -l it r e V -1 2 Bentley-Royce away fr om the star·t and, 1 t hin k, !lad a [aster race avel"a gc than sc ratch man Hine 's Bentley 3/8 -lit l"e _ Ed .)

ln t he followi n g event , David Rhodes a gain distinguishe d him seIf, finishing 8th behind a bc vy of Cooper - Bristols, Connau ghts and such cattle, the fi r st spo r ts ca r across t he line . Chris Bird came in 7t h in the final event , a scratch racc .

A thorou ghly enjoyable day . Humphry Collis

Servicing the Alvis 12/70 1938-39 models (concluding t he "Trade r" Service Data Shec t , r c produced by kind I,ermission of "THE MOTOR TRA DER")

CARBURETTOR

S. U . downd r a ught . Lype D3 li in. Dange ho r e, hand- controlled jet. Needle Da. No adjus tment beyond jet adjusting nut .

Ear l y model s may not have thick insulating washer be low flange. Thi s should be inserted if troubl e i s ex perienced lhrough vapori s ing.

Blundell air s ilence r require s no a ttention.

IGNITION

Coil . Di s t·ributor ha s centrifugaI advance with over-riding hand control.

If di s tri b utor i s removed s lacken set- screw in spigot. leaving d rive housing in place. Offset dog in Lop of d rive shait. which l' u ns in a luminium housing flange -bolted ta crankca se . Drive gear keyed on l owe r end wi t h nut a nd ta b washer .

Variou s i gni t ion ti ming s ettings have been used according to compression r atio. Follow in s tructi ons on va l ve ca ver plate LOr individual engiue.

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Longitudinal and cross sections of Aivis iZ/70 engine

COOLING SYSTEM

Pump, fan and non adjustable thermostat. Early models had no thermostat.

Pump has self-adjusting spring-loaded carbon gland. Pump can only be removed with radiator in place by withdrawing four studs on bracket. Quicker to remove radiator.

Fan pulley runs on ball bearings on purnp body, driving purnp spindle by bronze plate bolted to front with fan. To dismantle remove fan and nut on spindle, bronze plate and nut inside securing ball bearings. Irnpeller with spring, rubber ring, bronze washer and carbon ring (located by pin on spindle) and spindle can then be withdrawn. Spindle runs in oilless bushes in housing. Impeller is pressed on to serrated spindle and pinned.

When assembling nut on end of spindle takes up tension of gland spring and should not be drawn up dead tight. Bronze plate should have slight playon square.

DYNAMO DRIVE

Belt, triangulated with fan and purnp. Adjust by slotted link on dynamo. Early type dynamo bracket had long boIt. which could not be withdrawn either way with engine in place. If dynamo ia to be removed saw through bolt and replace with later type male-and-female bolt and nut and short boIt to front.

TRANSMISSION

CLUTCH

Borg and Beck, 9 in. Only adjustrnent on pedal pull rod to give î in. free movement at pad.

GEARBOX

Synchrornesh on Znd, 3rd and top with herringbone gear s.

To remove gearbox with engine in place unit must be tilted sufficiently for gearbox to be drawn back over cross-member. Remove fan and disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.

Take up floorboards, gearbox tunnel and lid off gearbox. Disconnect propeller shaft. Remove nuts from rear mountings and dismantle thrust ph.te assembly. Jack up rear of sump.

If bell -housing fouls dash when lifted make a saw cut in sheet metal on near side in line with accelerator lever to a depth of about Z in. Sheet metal can then be bent back so that bel1-h.ousing clears. If box fouls floorboard battens screwed to longitudinal channel me mbers, saw through battens about 7 in. from front edge. T 0 refix drill and tap extra holes in channels.

Gearbox lid contains selector rods and forks. Adjustable grub screws on top for locating balls and springs. Narrow plate across top covers interlock device - two "T"-shaped plungers. These plungers cannot be replaced wrong way round or they will not wor k.

To dismantle.box undo clutch fork clamp and tap out shaft, taking care of shims, if any. taking up end play. Remove front coyer. Draw off rear driving flange and remove rear coyer. Take out set pin at bottom of rear of box Iocating layshaft spindle. Drive out spindle to rear. allowing cluster to fall.

Drift out primary shaft from inside. Drive mainshaft forward so that rear bearing can be drifted out from inside. Mainshaft assembly can now be lifted out through top.

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Gearbox section. Inset: section through turret showing interlock plungers

BalI race on primary shaft is held on by left hand-threaded ring nut and tab washer. Spigot bearing is caged roller.

Third and Znd gears run on needle rollers on splined steel sleeve, located with bronze thrust washers at either end by spring ring.

Second gear synchro sleeve, with lst gear sliding on it, has six balls and springs, one of which, with extra ball below. goes through to mainshaft, Iocating on groove on splines for neutrai.

Top and 3rd gear synchro assembly can be replaced either way. Should be marked before dismantling for replacement in sarne position.

Layshaft cluster runs on plain bronze bushes.

On early boxes speedo. drive gear housing screws into rear coyer. Eccentric housing on later boxes to allow for different pinions.

PROPELLER SHAFT

Hardy.Spicer needle roller.

(For service see "Trader" Supplementary Service Data No.47, May 3, 1939. )

REAR AXLE

Semi .. floating, spiral bevei drive.

To remove axle from car jack up chas sis and remove spring "U" bolts. Draw out spring anchor pins (nut on outside accessible through hale in wooden valance with coyer). Remove rear shackle pins from springs, and draw out springs. It will be found that spring is difficult to draw straight out to rear owing to front eye fouling hanger and body bracket. Push front end upwards, at same time pulling rear end down and towards rear.

Remove brake drums and take out six bolts holding wheel bearing housings and back plates to axIe tube flanges. Draw out axle shafts with bearings and remove back plates. Pull axle sideways so that one end drops down inside chassis. Withdraw from below.

Hubs are keyed on taper ends of shafts. Taper roller wheel bearings can be adjusted by shims between housing and backplate to give 0.005 in. end play.

Drive gear assembly can be removed from axle.

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Section t h r ough rear axl e and brake l ayout

Beve l pllu o n shaIt run s on roller inner a nd ball out e r bearing s . no adjustment . Out er bearing trapped betwccn s cr ewed rings fo r rne s h adju s tment .

C rown wheel bolted, \Vith t ab washe rs ~ ta s plit difierentia l a ss embly which runs on taper r oller bearing s adjus t ed by ring nu t s ta give 0.005 in , - 0 . 006 in. ba cklash f m ea sured tangent ially on crow n whe el. w itho ut sba ke in bearings .

CH ASSIS

BRAKES

B endix Cowclrey. 11 in . d rum s . Rad ta Iront a x lc, cabl e a nd conduit ta rear.

Ool y running adjustment i 5 on back plates .

(For service se c "T r ader" Supplementary Service Data No. 6. July 16, 1937.)

SPRINGS

Front and rea r semi - elliptic. \Vith rubber bushes aU r ound ex ce pt a t rear ends of frOnt springs t a hangers a which have bronze bushe s standing 0.004 in. proud oi

spring eyes, wi th b ronze th r ust washers .

For rubber bushes spring eyes a r e b l ankecl oU at centre, clri ll ed to t ake boIt. Bushes go in ei t he r sicle . standing ou t about 1/ 8 in . irom e ye, and a r e squeezed bet wee n shackl e plates . Bolts s hould no t be clone up dead tight .

SPRING DATA

"'-1 Rear lLengt h 36" 45" i'V i d th I l '' I l '' • • 1N0. of leave s 8 li lLoadecl camber 0. 68" 0 . 78"

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FRONT AXLE

"H" section beam with round section from spring pads outwards. King pins cycle cottered in beam. Knock out upwards.

King pin bearings are plain bronze bushes. Steel upper. bronze lower, thrust washers below beam, with dust cap over, dowel pin in steel washer registering with slot in beam.

Taper roller wheel bearings. Adjust by tightening nut and backing oH three castellations.

If drag link fouls oHside spring rebound bufier on fullieft lock, saw oH bufier and bracket to give a dimension of 40 mm. from side of chassis to bufier.

Steering ball joints are sealed and serviced as assembly.

T rack rod has left .. and right-hand threads for track adjustment.

STEERING GEAR

STEERING DATA

Castor Camber

King pin inclination 70

30' Toe-in 0-1/8"

Marles cam and roller. To remove gear from chassis remOve petrol pump. Disconnect wires from steering column at regulator box and remove box from column. Slacken clamp holding control tube at base of column and pull out tube with wire. Draw off wheel and drop arme Undo clamps at dash and to chassis and draw gear forwards. upwards and out over winge

Cam runS in cup and cone ball bearings adjusted by shims under end plate. Composition bush at top of column. Renew if oil causes swelling and stiffness.

Shims behind shoulder of rocker. Remove to bring roller closer into mesh with cam, taking up end play in rocker shaft by grub screw and lock nut in coyer plate.

Number of turns from lock to lock, just over 2i. SHOCK ABSORBERS

Luvax vane type, adjustable by screw inside filler plug.

WINDSCREEN

If water leaks behind wihdscreen rubber drill or punch 1/16 in. - 3/32 in. hole in rubber at bottom corner on each side to release trapped water.

ELECTRICAL

Ail units and circuits are of standard types and should present no servicing difficulties. Twelve-volt battery with earthed pos. terminal is connected to carcase-moûnted starter switch, with lighting and charging cable feeding control box.

Four-pole, four-brush starter has series parelle1 fields, spigot mounting, inboard drive. Dynamo is two~brush bipolar design, wired to control box and controlled by regulator with charge and discharge compensating series windings and shunt winding with temperature correction resistance.

Panel P. L. C. switch controls lights through fuses, N/S he ad having dip

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reflector, dip switch feeding line to oIs lamp, dipper being operated via steering-head control, also incorporating trafficator and horn controls. Auxiliary lines are protected by separate fuses for ignition-fed and direct-feed.

CHARGING CIRCUITS

If charging becomes erratic, check beIt, and verify open-circuit voltage by C. V. C. voltmeter connected neg. to D. and pos. to E. With cut-out contacts separated by insulation, voltage should rise to 15. 75 - 16. 30, and remain steady over wide speed range.

Check eut-out closing voltage which should not exceed 14.5 volts, opening at discharge of 2-3 amps. See that soldered connections are sound and that regulator and cut-out armature-plate fixing screws are secure. Examine brushes for sticking in holders.

If regnlator maladjustment has caused high output, inspect dynamo for overheating. Test battery condition and check wiring throughout.

LIGHTING CIRCUITS

Feed to P. L. C. switch from terminal AI draws lighting eurrent via regulator discharge compensating winding. "Sides" fuse feeds side and rear lamps. Left-hand "Head" fuse feeds N/S headlamp only. "H" terminal of P. L. C. is wired to this fuse and also to dipper switch, feed to OIS headlamp being from dipper switch, via centre "head" fuse. A third cable from dipper switch feeds dipper unit, which is therefore "switch in live feed" layout. Dipper "lamp" contacts are not used •

If dipper fuse blows, inspect for stiff action, dirty contacts, or incorrect adjustment. Apply light oil very sparingly to back of dipper plunger, lifting plate, tappet head. reflector lug and pivots. CIe an contacts with nail file or similar tool.

Feed to stop lamp and reverse lamp switches is via A4 fuse and ignition switch. Roof lamp is supplied through A2 fuse - a double rubber-sleeved connector joining earth connections of roof lamp and both trafficators.

AUXILIARY CIRCUITS

All auxi!iary feeds are taken from A4 fuse and ignition switch, circuits being locked out of action by removal of key. Note that petrol pump is wired direct fr'om switch, and that ignition coil is wired from junction terminal AJ. Rubber-sleeved connectors join body wiring of trafficators to harness. Inspect connectors for corrosion or bad contact and tape up if exposed to wet and mud.

If A4 fuse blows locate shorted line by connecting test fuse with lamp in parallel. Lamp willlight, indicating blown fuse when switch to faulty section is closed. Connectors are also fitted in cables ta rear assembly. Panellamps are fed via A2 fuse, and inspection lamp sockets are connected direct to battery !ine.

IGNITION W ARNING LAMP

It is important to fit only correct replacement bulb, C25ZA, as bulbs of excessive wattage overload resistance. If bulb is intact, check connections to panel switch and fit replacement lamp holder unit.

PETROL GAUGE

Cable from panel meter to tank unit is junctioned at terminal No.18 behind control box base. To check tank unit, disconnect one lead from terminal and connect sensitive voltmeter in series - pos. to tank unit, neg. to meter - when rise and faU of float should cause corresponding variations of reading.

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SCREENWI P ER

B lowing oI A4 fuse and he .. ·ting of motor unit may be due t o s tifIness or di s tortion in drive linkage . Tes t mot o r separ a tel y and check d rive by rotating mot or d rive spindle manually .

A DDE D CI RCUITS

Extr a w ir ing should be connected to termina l A2 for genera l use or t o A4 f o r use via igniti on switch. No connections m ..ls t be added t a t erminal A or to ammet er or batt c r y direct as thcse point s bypass r egulator and charge balance will he upset b y cli scharge irom th cm .

T HEY DO IT m J APAN. TOO . M I' Fumio Kusa yanagi 's TA 21 in the cou r se of a faidy fundamental strip-down.

Sect ion Not es

(Having been ratlle r short of space rece ntly and havin g r eceived no objection ta OU I' edit ing of some section notes in the J uly Bulletin. we are again taking the oppor tunity of summarising and highli ghting the notes from our mor e regular contributors . We hope this won't deter them - o r ou r rather less regular sc ribe s. - Ed .)

SCOTTISH SECTION

Scott i s h Transport Extravaganza. Glamis CasUe, 19/20 Julv.

Thi s was a t ruly mabrnificent s how, presente d in a mosl pl'o fessional manne l' . Alvis e ntries included Lord F o rres ' im n1aculate Speed 20 sal oon, MI' Fisken ' s 14 . 75 and MI' Callender's 12/50 (bath looking very sma r t ). Eddie Chilcott ' s 3 - Litrc \Vith caravan trailer \Vas homing point fo r A . O. C . caliers. Prospective Membe r Mr Mitche ll o f Tullibody brou ght his Grabe r saloon, but did not enter .

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Border Meeting

We expect to arrange this get-together with Northern Section for SUN DAY 19th OCTO-BER, probably at Lockerbie House Hotel, Lockerbie with a motor vehicle Slide Quiz programme laid on. Notification of final details will be in the October Bulletin.

E.E. G.

NORTHERN SECTION

First Monday, Worsley Arms Hotel, Hovingham, York - Timothy Rowe First Thursday, Dandy Cock, Disley, Cheshire - Frank Kay Third Tuesday, Conservative Club, Hindley, Lancs - Dave Culshaw Fourth Wednesday, Welfare Centre, Backworth, Tyne & Wear - Terry Poppelwell

Keighley Alvis Sunday, 21st September

This very popular event has again been organised by Karl Hardaker, who for the past two years has set a very high standard for us aU to enjoy. There will again be refreshments available so if you will please ring Karl (Keighley 7282) and give him three or four days notice of how many to cater for. The venue is as usual at the Sun Street Printers, East Parade, Keighleyand it is proposed that members assemble between 10.30 and 11.00 a. m. in the car park. Please come along and give your support. Terry Poppelwell

Meeting at the Worsley Arms, Monday 7th July

Timothy Rowe reports the best gathering yet, with seventeen people and five Alvises, including John WigginS'S ex-Norman Routledge S~ed 20 special (fresh from a 4t-year rebuild), Stan Vickers's immaculate 1961 TD 21 and Jim Betterton's beautüully restored Speed 25 tourer. Mr & Mrs Gil Dawson's impressive 1932 4! litre Lagonda reaUy helped to make the car park an intriguing sight. A lovely evening, fine weather, good company and a real Club atmosphere.

MIDLAND SECTION

First Tuesday, Last Inn, Newport, Salop - Mike Ridley Second Tuesday, Red House, CaverswaU - Ernest Shenton Third Tuesday, Park Tavern, Kingswinford, Staffs - Mick Fisher Fourth Thursday, The Boat, Catherine de Barnes - Carl Love

MIDLAND SPRINT,- Sunday 7th September

Much to our surprise, there is suddenly the possibility of our using the :!3print course at R. A. F. Gaydon for the Midland Sprint, which we had hoped ~o holda:t·.Donington, which is still in the lap of the R.A.C. Gaydon is therefore our only hope of a venue, and negotiations are at an advanced stage, although the M.o.D. hasn't yet given its consent. However, an being well, we should be assured of a very fine dayat what is perhaps the most interesting sprint course in the country. Details under Said in Sport.

WALES AND WEST SUB-SECTION

First Tuesday, Port OICall, Marshfield, Cardiff - Philip Rees, Derek Fynn Third Sunday, King of Prussia, Peupergwm, Gwent - Nick Simpson Fourth Tuesday, Plough, Pilning, nr Bristol - Norman Roper-Marshall

Meeting at the Port olcan, 1st July Derek Fynn reports that he, Norman Roper-Marshall, Mike and Jeff Patten, Nick Simpson (TE 21-borne), Allan and Liz Fogg, Henry Millard and Steve Loveridge enjoyed a visit from one David Williams in a very smart 1936 LG45 Lagonda drophead coupe. Conversation ranged from tuning S. U. carburetters to the availability of

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spures, especially tyres . The evening was spoUt for sorne by the bloody awful noise of a band of Welsh Morris dancers (wearing bull noses? - Ed.)

Meeting at the Plough, 22nd July

Norman Rope r- Marshall r eports a good turn - out, most unusually all in pl'e - war cars , namely Jim and Mac Hulbert's 1930 Silver Eagle wide two- seater, Norman's ditto saloon, De r ek Fynn's 19 36 Speed 20 (back on the road acter two years' absence), plus Tony Day's 1922 Berliet lourer. There was much toing and froing belween bar and car-park, examining the various models, not aIl of them on four whee ls . Next meetings 23rd September, 28th October and 25th November.

SOUTH WESTERN SECTION

First Tuesday. Edgecumbe Arms, Milton Abbo t , Devon - Roge r FilerCooper Third Wednesday, Slab House Inn, Wells - Dick Harvey Fou rth Wednesday, Post House. Sherborne, Dorset - Ted Sayer

Visit to Morwellham P o r t , Sundav 21st September

Roge r FilerCooper has sent us a brochure for this ce ntre of industrial archeology and il certainly looks most interesting. T he port i s set in a small are a of steepl y wooded Country in the Tamar valley, dividing Devon and Cornwall. A hundred years ago, as many as eight sailing ships could be accom m odated at the quays, loading with coppe l' o r es . You can see the museum, the quays, the wat er whee1s, hydro-electric power station, Tavistock Canal, water-powered thresher and other old agricultural e quipment. Lunc hes and teas in the former Ship Inn, 0 1' use the rive rside picnic areas, where it is planned to gather soon acter midday. This will be very much a family gatherin g . Morwellham is on the River Tamar, just off t he A390 Tavistock to Liskeard road.

SOUTH EASTERN SECTION

First Sunday, Bottle Hall, Sible Hcdingham, Essex - Tarrant Green First Wednesday, Kent Hounds, Chelsfield, nr Orpington, Kent - Nigel Sassoon First Thursday, Shoul der of Mutton, Assin gton , Suffol k - B . H. Clinkard First Thursday, Fox and Goose, Hanger Lane, Ealing - Ken Blake First Friday. Bugle Hotel, Fareham, Hants - C . R. Gilbert Second Monday, Orchard Spot, Olham, nI' Maidstone, Kent - Ken J enner Second Tuesday, Punc hbowl. Dorking, Surrey - Arthur Hardy Second Thursday, Struan Hotel, Horton Road, Ringwood, Hants. - Derek Bradbury Second Thursday, Bull, Wrotham, Kent - Malcolm Davey Third Monday, The Green Man, Herongate, nI' B rentwood, Essex - Maurice Gallaher Third Wedne sday, Mercury Motor Hotel. Basingstoke, I-Iants - Malcolm L ee Fourth Thursday, Spread Eagle, Ford End, Dunmow, Essex - Eric Stapleton Fourth T hursday, The Coachhouse, Wh isUers Wood, Woldingham, Surrey

- Ge r ry Michelmore

Move from t he Amazon and Tiger

Its years since we heard news of meetings at the Amazon and Tiger, Harvel, so th is meeting was Ieft out when we started publishing a monthly list. It is with SOrne puzzle ment thal we have received (in the same post) leHers from Ken Jenner and Malcolm Davey announcing decisions to move the meeting - to diffe r ent venues. Malcolm reports that t he Bull at Wr otham (where the Amazon meeting used to be heId) is unde r new management a nd t hat a warm welcome. good parking facilities and good eating are to be had there, on the second Thursday of each month, starting on the 9th October. Ken, on the other hand, s u ggests a link-up with the established V . S.C.C. meeting at the "Orchard Spot", Otham, near Maidstone, orny t mile or 50 off t he A20 to the east of Maidstone, just before the village of Bearsted. This is held on the second Monday of the month and has aIready a strong Alvis influence, with Robe rt Britcher (12/50), the Collins brothers (Speed 20 and Firefly) and Ken (3i litre ) in

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regular a tte ndance , as weIl as several Talbots, bull - nose Morris, sundry Austins, 30/98 Vauxhall , O . M. and Ken'snewly- resto red 1924 Chenard-Walcker (see picture).

You pays your money and you lakes you r choice but, in the meantime whUe Malcolm and Ken sort out whether both meetings are to continue, we are showing lhem both in in the list.

Meeting at the Struan. Thursday 10th July

Derek Bt'adbury reports an inte r esting meeting with the absence of sorne regular faces on holiday counterbalanced by most welcome visits from membe rs not seen here before. These included Ml' and I\'lrs Robison, who had recently moved with their TA 14 TA 14 from South Wales. John and Nadine Fox, passing th rou gh on their way ta Devon, and Cyril and Ted Sayer, up from Somerset in the Speed Twenty. Cyril related that the trip, which included a t hunder storm , reminde d him of trial s he look part in du r ing the 1920's, when conditions \Vere different in sa many ways from the present times and one of the most likely causes of a stoppage was tyre trouble,

Meeting at the Spread Eagle . 24th J ulv

The car park a t t he J uly meeting contained a representative se lection of TA, TB, TC and TE cars. . The Blacks could have made il a nap hand by including a T D but chose instead ta come by MG and depart by Shank- Sisponi. Other Alvis were eonfined ta Tony and Pat in t he Speed 20 . John Downes came by Ford to Ford End, John's Cresled Eagle having developed core pl u g trouble on the way baek from Donington.

Last month ' s drastie eurtailment of Section Notes provides seant inee ntive for the r egular regional scribes . Mention should be made , however, of a forthcoming event in t he shape of a TREASURE HUNT on the afte rnoon of Sunday 28th September. Cars willleave the Spread Eagle after lunch and follow an attractively eireuitous route to Sudbury, where TB21 owner Douglas Mor ga n will reserve space in t he car park of ~he Boathouse Restaurant (tel. Sudbury 74124 ) , Cream teas will be available, boats rnay be hi r ed and a river c r uise ean be arranged if members sa desire . Everyone is welcome, togethc r with families a nd friends (preferably Alvis - bor ne). Please let us have sorne idea of likely numbers by the r egular montlùy meeting on Seplember 25th . Eric Staple ton

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1934 SB SPEED TWENTY, owned by Mr C. Deetlefs of Joubert Park, Transvaal. The car is fitted with a most attractive Sunbeam body (we are not clear whether recently or ab initio). rather more in the vintage tradition than the more close-coupled Cross and Ellis or Van den Plas bodies of the time . Mr Dectlefs tells uS of several other Alvis cars in South Africa - a 1929 Silver Eagle , 1930 Silver Eagle, a 193212/50, a 1937 Speed 25 , two TA 14's and a TE 21.

Readers Write

From Peter Talbot, Woodbine Cottage, Bamfurlong, Cheltenham, Glos.

Incident outside Doninbrton Restaurant on Midland Alvis Day.

Large elderly lady peering at radiator badge: "There you are , Henry, l told yer you was wrong. It' s an A VISu.

My young daughter: ur bet that Hertz, Daddy. Il

Sincerely, P. TALBOT

GENTS ' NATTY NECKWEAR

Den Bailey tells us that an improved version of the single-motif tie is now available, costing fI. 75 inclusive of postage. It is of superior quality, showing the word ALVIS in the single motif, set on a navy blue background. The width of the tie is four inches . Supplies of the present single motif tie at fI. 25 are no longe r available .

GRAND PRIX SUCCESS FOR ALVIS?

From cryptic comments in a letter from Henry Stonor in Malaysia, we gathe r that his Speed Twenty may have been rather successful at the KualaL umpur Grand Prix last March. We had hoped for comments on this from our President On Whorn the Sun Never Sets, but he must have been in a different hemisphere at the time . Perhaps Julian Collins can elucidate, as he was present according to Henry .

ALVIS D.C. BULLETIN 20 SEPTEMBER 1975

New M embe rs

We welcome the following new m e mbers:

Name and Address Y e ar Engine Chass is Coachwork & Model & Regn. No .

5379 M 1. J . Edwards, 113 Heath Park Avenue, Heath, Car dilf.

1952 24454 /244 54 Drophe ad Coupe TC 21/ 100 L AO 551

5380 M B. Poo k, The Oid Vicara ge, R othley, Leicester, LE7 7PE.

5 381 SE D.A. Sloan, Royal We lls Inn, Tunbrid ge Wells, Ke nt .

193 6 Speed 20 1934 Speed 20

19 31 12/60

1961 TD 21

5382 OS P . V . Osika, 4352 H ighfield Street, 1952 D rayton P lain s, Mich. 48020 . TB 21

5 383 S J. O 'Neill, 2 Blackthorn Street, 1947/8 Glas gow N . 1 . TA 14

5 384 SE C . R. Allen, The Tree s , 19 38 Wheele rs Lane , Smallfield, 12/70 Su rrey RH6 9PT.

5385 N W. H. Waddington, Qld Hall, 1952 Simonstone, Burnley, Lanes. TA 21

13766/1 3317 EPE 95 8

11627/11179 OC 567 9 9491/8944 VG 895 7

26586/2 658 6 8649 NC

25128/2512 8

ORS 224

15647/1912 3 CAX 22 3

24345/24464 BEG 362

Charleswo rth saloon four - seate r tourer beetleback two - seater

Park Ward d r ophead coupe

AP M roadster

Mulliner saloon

Tielâord drophead e o upe

of ~NNS RIDPORT FOUNDRY LANE, BRfDPORT DORSET, DT6 3RP. BRfDPORT 2601

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REPAIRS & REBUI LDI NG

TRAILER COLLECTION

MACHINING

HATTON and SPEYER fo r W hite Met alli ng, Machi ning & Reconditioning

by Vintage Spec ialists, Ma ny spares in st ock, 45 Stone Street. Tunbridge Wells. Ken t. Tunbridge We ll s 22651 after 6pm

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Small Ads

CARS FOR SALE

1929 16. 95 Silver Eagle saloon, two owners from new, restored in last eight years. P.L. Ta'Bois. 55 The Avenue, Fareham, Hants P014 1PE, tel. Fareham 2549.

1940 model 12/70 saloon, Alvis exhibit 1939 Motor Show and owned by Company until 1947. M.O. T. and taxe New Headlining and carpets, new rings and decoke. Pre-war radio (working), heater, wheels discs. f,775 o. n. o. Tel. Newill, office hours Craven Arms. Salop 2339, evenings Telford 882641.

1954 TC21/100 saloon. Bodywork rough but restorable, mechanics good. Recent decoke with sorne new valves, new clutch plate, new brake pipes .and cylinders, new exhaust throughout. Not used for three years. Car is garaged in Bedford but all enquiries/offers to Cassells, 9 Church Hill, Belbroughton, Worcs., tel. 056284 585.

1960 TD 21 automatic saloon. dark blue. Very good condition. 60,500 miles. f,850 o. n. o. D. F'leck. 172 King's Road. Belfast BT5 7EN. Tel Dundonald 2501 (evenings)

1961 TD 21. Sound throughout. Overdrive. wire wheels. New rear wings. new clutch, new exhaust system and braking system, Radiomobile. Taxed, M.O.T: f,675 o. n. o. J. Gallagher. 403 Fleetwood Road. Fleetwood. Lancs. tel. 03917 2119.

1962 TD 21 Series 2 saloon in good condition. Two owners from new. 108 000 miles. In daily use until end of June. f,800 or thereabouts. D. W. Laing, The Flat, Bolam Hall. Whalton. Morpeth. Northumberland, tel. Belsay 649.

1962 TD 21 coupe. automatic. Thoroughly overhauled, new crankshaft, reconditioned gearbox, recent respray regal red. M.O. T. and tax January 1976. f,850 o. n. o. Wright. Bonaly Tower, Bonaly Road. Edinburgh EH13 OXX, tel. 031-441 6711.

1964 TE 21 saloon. automatic, dark blue. In excellent condition in every way. Reason for selling - retiring, can only afford to run one car. Offers to H.S. Kerr, Garmouth Hotel, Fochabers. Moray, tel Spey Bay 226.

CARS WANTED

12/50 in good running order, any body style considered. Possible exchange for my Speed 20 tourer. R.A. Cox, 109 Portland Road. Kingston. Surrey, tel. 01-546 5635.

TA 14. coupe or saloon. preferably in good order. but would consider restoring. Rowlands. 100 Seclâord Street. Woodbridge. Suffolk. tel. Woodbridge 2155.

SPARES

For Sale - TA 14 engine f,25, TA 14 gearbox f,8, 12/50 gearbox less cogs f,8. R.A. Cox. 109 Portland Road, Kingston. Surrey. tel. 01-546 5635.

Wanted - TA 14 dashboard and nearside headlamp. R.D. Lewis, 7 Royal Road, Ramsgate, Kent. Phone Thanet 57778.

Wanted - 4.3 engine. Please state condition and price expected. Brian Chant, Pemberley, Holwell. Sherborne. Dorset. phone Bishops Caundle 420.

For sale - Crested Eagle 5.22 diff and half-shafts. TD 21 rear springs, 1936 Silver Eagle Solex downdraught carb with aluminium inlet manifold. Wanted - 4.77 diff. suitable Silver Eagle. Ring Karl Hardaker, Keighley 7282.

ALVIS O. C. BULLETIN 22 SEPTEMBER 1975

RED TRIANGLE AUTOSERVICES LIMITED

Common Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Telephone Kenilworth 57303 Have taken over the entire stock of spares from Alvis Ltd. Coventry.

With the approval of Alvis Ltd. they will continue to provide Spares and Servicing Facilities for ail Alvis Owners.

KONI Shock Absorber Agents

PLEASE CONTACT:

MR. DAVID MICHIE, Managing Director (former/y A/vis Service Manager)

or MR. ROLAND SIMMONS

(former/y A/vis Service Engineer)

J

FOR ALL YOUR TRAVEL WHETHER IT BE

BUSINESS OR PLEASURE CONTACT

DON EVERAll TRANSGLOBE LlMITED AT

Bell Street, Wolverhampton Tel: 51515 18 Market Way. Bitton Tel: 43939

2 Union Street. Willenhall Tel: 67811 Sandwell Centre, Kings Square, West Bromwich Tel: 1915

20 New Sireet, Dudley Tel: 56526 1 High Streel, Walsall Tel: 24769

31 Market Stroet, Siourbridge Tel: 4755 The Bull Ring, Dudley Street, Sedgley Tel: 70854

101 High Stroet. Tewkesbury Tel: 294101 167 Broad St. Auchinleck Sq .• Edgbaston, Birmingham Tel: 021 -643 2901 Suite 162, 1 st Flocr. Aoyal Westminster Helel. London Tel: 01 -834 7373

Discuss your problem with Peter Black

Telephone Pleshey 378 (Essex)

Printed by Lewis Cole & Co. Ltd .• 737 Garratt Lana , S.W.1? o ALV1S OWNER CLUB 1975

01-9471632

Ta A11 l.Œl.ŒERS

The proposed publica tion of four comprehensive collections of

reprinted rond test" and articles on Al vis ce rs cornes as weI come ne'rs

indeed. Having seen simil ar productions "hi ch Books t op has done for

other one-m~ke clubs, l feel sure these books "ill be much étppr e cia ted

by Alvis enthusiasts.

Ho,rever, this ;ro"t'thuhile project cannot go ahead u:lless He /jet a

sufficient number of replies on the tear-off slip overleef. Furthermore,

althoue-h the Club cannot lose money on thio venture, it can moke a

modest profit if enough sets are so l è., so please give us your s upport.

It lnll be tleceËsary to reply promptly as we h2ye a fixed s chodule

which we must adhere to if >le are to get the books di stribu·ted as hoped

L, good time for Christmas. This offer l,ill not be repeateè. and as no

surplus stock uill be printed you Hill have to m2ke sure of your C'opy no •.

If the r esponse i::; good order forms Hill ap::>e ar "/ith the Eovember Bulletin.

TOl>TY COX

Public Relc tions Officer

P.T.O.

FOUR COLL ECT IO NS OF ART IC LES ON ALVIS rA~S

This is a survey of members of the Alvis Owners Club to ascertain whether sufficient d emand exists to justify the reproduction of four collections of articles covering the w'arque from 1925 to 1939. The total of about 100 articles available (altogether about 144 pages) will mostly be taken from AUTOCAR, MOTOR, LIGHT CAR and THE TIMES, with the publishers permission.

Each collection will contain about 36 pages. The cost of each collecti will be f l.60 plus postage,

These collections are meant to c ompliment the Brooklands publication Alvis Cars in the Thirti es 8nd no article in this book are included.

Please indicate,by ticking the slip below and returning to Book Stop which of the collections you would be i n terested in purchasing if it were decided to go ahead with reprinting. If sufficient demand is foun to exist and the enquiry slips are returned cO us in s uf ficie nt time, order forms will be enclosed wi th the next issue of the Bulletin. Please send no money now.

1924 1930

Thi s collection covers a broad selection of models including a 1924 Racer, the Supercharged F.W.D., a 1925 Coupe, the 12-50, a 1926 straigh eight racer, a 14-75 hp six cylinder, six cylinder Alvista saloon, a 1929 6 cyl Sports Coupe, Silver Eagle Atlantic Saloon, the 1929 TT Alvi 1929 1500 cc, Sports Silver Eagle with Hoyle foursome Coupe body. The Articles cover road tests, introductions, bodywork and technical s ubjec

1930 - 1933

'" h i 5 e e-H~e-t-i-e-A-ee·n-t a :i:-n 5 a b·etti;-l-2-p-ag e·s-o-f- rila d t e 5 i;-s--a·fTcl-m-a fl y-e-x-c e-l-l ·en·--technical and introductory articles. Models dealt with in detail are, The Silver Eagle, 12-60 Sponts, 1931 20 hp Silver Eagle, Speed Twenty, Speed Twenty Orophead Coupe, 1496 cc Four, l~ litre Firgfly, Silver Eagle Atlantic Saloon, 1933 Sports Saloon, Crested Eagle, and the Charlesworth Saloon.

1933 - 1936

Approximately 18 pages of road tests covering the 20 hp Sil ver Eagle, The Firefly Twelve, the Sixteen, the Speed Twenty, the 1935 Silver Eagle, the 31 litre, the Crested ~agle saloon, and the Speed Twenty Five. Other articles cover the introduction of the Sixteen, the Speed Twenty, Firebird, Silver Eagle, Crested Eagle, Speed 25, and 4.3 . There are also technical articles on the Speed Twenty and the Mayfair 3~ litre Streamlined Saloon.

1936 - 1939

Fifteen pages of road tests and sixteen pages of tech~ical articles. Models covered Seventeen, Firebird, Twe nty five Limousine, Crested Eagle 25 Saloo n , 1938 Alvis Special Sports, Silver Crest, 1 2 -70 , 4.3 litre Specia l , Speed 25 and the 4.3 Sports tourer.

TO: 800k Stop, 23 Thames Street, Walion on Thames, Surrey.

1 would be interested in purchasing the collection(s) of reprinted articles as indicated:-

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