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1934 Alvis Speed 20<\/h1>\n
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Introduced in 1932, the Speed 20 was the first post-vintage design from Alvis, with the second series of the car adopting the SB moniker, and its bristling performance \u2013 the top speed of 90mph now aided by a new all-synchromesh gearbox \u2013 was allied to a more sporting look to that of its predecessor, the SA, thanks in part to a longer, lower chassis and the addition of imposing Lucas P100 lamps, fitted as standard.<\/span><\/p>\n

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submitted by<\/td>\nRichard Owen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n

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1934 Alvis Speed 20 SB Two-Door Saloon by Vanden Plas 11845<\/a> – sold for $198,000<\/b> Offered from the estate of our dear friend, Edward Herrmann. Exceptionally attractive coachwork. Decades of documented history. A CCCA Full Classic. The prized possession of a beloved enthusiast.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2015 Amelia Island by RM Sotheby’s<\/a><\/p>\n

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1934 Alvis Speed 20 SB Cross & Ellis Four-Seat Sports Tourer 11337<\/a> – sold for $170,500<\/b> One of 41 Cross & Ellis-Bodied SB Tourers. Two Owners over 43 Years. Five-Year Restoration Completed in 2011. First Production Automobile with an All-Synchromesh Gearbox. Groundbreaking Silent Performance. Benchmark of British Automotive History. CCCA Full Classic.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>Gooding & Company\u2019s 10th Anniversary 2013 Pebble Beach Auction<\/a>
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1932 Alvis-6 Speed 20 SA 4-Door Tourer 14697<\/a> – did not sell for $125,000<\/b> 4-Door Tourer, 123″ wheelbase. Cross and Ellis Tourer body #30245. Engine #10461.Car #14697. Registration #0J2357. CCCA 100 point Senior #832SP. Six cylinder engine. Triple carburetors. Semi-elliptic suspension. First year for the Alvis Speed 20. 1 of approximately 400 SA cars were built.
\nAuction Source: <\/b>2012 Daytime Auction by Mecum<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1934 Alvis Speed 20 Introduced in 1932, the Speed 20 was the first post-vintage design from Alvis, with the second series of the car adopting the SB moniker, and its bristling performance \u2013 the top speed of 90mph now aided by a new all-synchromesh gearbox \u2013 was allied to a more sporting look to that of its predecessor, the SA, thanks in part to a longer, lower chassis and the addition of imposing Lucas P100 lamps, fitted as standard. 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