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| REVIEW |
| This review was written by Ben Lenthall on Thursday, 22nd o June, 2006 at 11:30. |
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| Manufacturer: |
Alvis |
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| Model: |
Speed 25 |
| Model year of the car: |
72 |
| Year the car was built: |
1938 |
| Country: |
United Kingdom |
| Overall opinion: |
By the standards of the time, this car is excellent reliable long-legged transport |
| Year owner purchased the car: |
12 |
| Most recent year owner had the car: |
5 |
| Engine: |
3.5 - cyl petrol |
| Transmission: |
Manual |
| Performance marks: |
9 |
| Reliability marks: |
8 |
| Comfort marks: |
7 |
| Dealer Service marks: |
N/A |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper): |
3 |
| Average Mark: |
6.8 |
| Speedometer: |
68000 — 78000 miles |
| Would buy another car from this manufacturer: |
Yes |
| Previous Manufacturer: |
Alvis |
| Previous Model: |
Alvis 4.3 |
| What things have gone wrong with the car? |
nothing, car rebuilt during my ownership |
| General comments: |
This car is 1938 and was expensive at the time.
However it was superior to most of the competition at the time, having a full synchro gearbox, independent suspension and power assisted brakes and beautiful road holding most of which were unheard of in the UK before the war. |
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0% |
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0% |
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0% |
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0% |
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0% |
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0% |
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0% |
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0% |
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0% |
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5.9% |
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