‘ Despite their historical fidelity, these powertrains are built to start on the button, be driven eagerly and comply with modern emissions standards’
‘ Despite their historical fidelity, these powertrains are built to start on the button, be driven eagerly and comply with modern emissions standards’
The Alvis showroom full of the old looking but new gleaming chrome of its continuation cars
Each Continuation car takes around two years to complete, with over 3800 hours invested in some models. Assembly is handled by a team blending traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering. Keen to keep the passion and expertise alive, Alvis actively mentors young engineers alongside experienced team members, preserving and passing on these rare skills for future generations.
Prices for Alvis Continuation Series cars start at £ 325,000 and every model comes with a three-year warranty, including coverage of the hand-built engine. After-sales servicing support is expertly handled by Alvis’ s sister company, Red Triangle, the authentic home of Alvis spares, repairs and servicing.
What truly sets these engines apart is their individuality, especially in the pre-war models, where no two are exactly alike. The marque’ s engineering and innovation were worldclass in-period and Alvis embodies this spirit as an ambitious engineering company to this day. The solutions devised in the Thirties and Forties were clever, elegant and frequently ahead of their time. Recreating these engines is not simply a technical achievement, it’ s a tribute to the ingenuity of British engineering. These engines may have started life in another century, but thanks to Alvis, they’ re not retired yet.
The Graber Coupé is one of Alvis’ s more modern looking continuation cars, and one of its most elegant
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