#alvis.speed.20sc

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021 Alvis Speed 20 (SD) Saloon (1936) DGW 600 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Alvis Speed 20 (1932-36) Engine 2762cc S6 Production 1165 (all types) Registration Number DGW 600 (London) ALVIS SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759790764... The Speed 20 was introduced in 1934 running through to the 1936 model year originally with an engine of 2511cc and later increased to 2762cc. The SC model (as here) came out in 1935 and had the larger 2.7-litre engine (good for an easy 90mph) plus improved steering and suspension, a stiffened chassis and twin electric fuel pumps. The low-slung chassis endowed the car with tremendous handling and grip for its day. Although the car was available in rolling chassis form to receive a coach built body of the owner’s choosing, the majority of customers plumped for the striking Charlesworth Saloon body Produced 1931-36 the Alvis Speed 20 went through four variants coded SA to SD. The SA introduced in 1931 was powered by a much modified version of the one used in the preceding Silver Eagle cars at a capacity of 2511cc and producing 87bhp with Triple HV4 type SU carburettors. Its chassis were of the double drop type where the side rails go over the front and rear axles. Both front and rear suspension used half-elliptic leaf springs and the self-servo brakes, with 14 in (356 mm) drums, were mechanically operated.. The car could be fitted with a variety of Standard body for the sports saloon, Charlesworth, a four-seater sports coupé or four-door tourer by Cross & Ellis, though some chassis were clothed by Vanden Plas. The SB followed from October 1933, with a new cruciform braced chassis, slightly longer at 124 in (3,150 mm), with independent front suspension The engine remained the same but the new all-silent gearbox, gained syncromesh on bottom gear and was mounted separately from the engine. a large range of bodies remained Large Lucas 12 in (305 mm) P100 headlamps became standard, adding to the sporting appearance of the car The SC was introduced from 1935 with a larger 2762cc engine modifications were made to the steering, and front damping was improved Twin electric fuel pumps were provided. At the rear the chassis was stiffened by having side members above and below the axle The final SD version for 1936 was similar to the SC but had a larger fuel tank and slightly wider bodywork. A 130 in (3,302 mm) wheelbase version became an option Diolch am 98,293,496 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 98,293,496 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 09.10.2022, at Bicester Heritage, Autumn Scramble, Bicester Aerodrome, Bicester, Oxon 166-021

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058 Alvis Speed 20 SC Lancefield Drop Head Coupe (1935) BYY 902 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Alvis Speed 20SB (1934) Engine 2655cc S6 OHV Body Lancefield Chassis Number:12082 Engine Number:12533 Registration Number BYY 902 (London) ALVIS SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759790764... The Alvis Speed 20 was launched as a luxury touring car, originally as the Speed 20SA in 1931 going through four variants coded SA to SD until 1936. The Speed 20SA was launched in 1932 powered by a heavily modified engine of the outgoing Silver Eagle, with triple HV4 type SU carburettors and an output of 87hp, driving through a four speed gearbox. As before the engine and clutch unit sat on flexible conical rubber mountings in a system used by Alvis from 1925. The chassis was new and lowered by making it a double drop type. where the side rails go over the front and rear axles. A centralised lubrication system was fitted allowing oil lubricate suspension points through a maze of pipework. Brakes were mechanically operated to the 14 inch drums. The car could be fitted with a variety of coachwork. Standard bodies were a four-door sports saloon from coachbuilders Charlesworth, a four-seater sports coupé or four-door tourer by Cross & Ellis, but some cars were supplied in chassis form and carried bodies by coachbuilders such as Vanden Plas. Approx 400 SA were built before replacement by the SB The SB was unveiled at the 1933 London Motorshow, With a new cruciform braced chassis, slightly longer at 124 in. independent front suspension using a single transverse leaf spring with a long solid anchorage in the centre, the steering and suspension were redesigned. The engine remained the same but the new all-silent gearbox, the first of its type, had synchromesh on all gears and was mounted separately from the engine As with the SA, a wide range of bodies were fitted to the cars. Large Lucas 12 in (305 mm) P100 headlamps became standard, adding to the sporting appearance of the car For 1935, the engine grew to 2762 cc by increasing the stroke with twin electric fuel pumps and the range designation became SC. Modifications were also made to the complex steering gear, and the front damping was improved and the rear stiffened. The final SD version for 1936 was similar to the SC but had a larger fuel tank and slightly wider bodywork. A 130 in (3,302 mm) wheelbase version became an option. Diolch am 95,808,343 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 95,808,343 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 07.08.2022, at the VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Prescott, Gloucestershire REF 162-058