- The best example available for sale anywhere - Among the finest British cars of the pre-war era - Comes with extensive history files full of invoices, letters etc - Four-speed fully synchromesh gearbox - Triple-SU carburettors - Servo-assisted brake - Overdrive fitted by Red Triangle - Presents beautifully in Raven Black with Red Connolly leather interior - A fast, comfortable and incredibly useable pre-war classic Alvis cars always held a reputation for excellent quality, performance and engineering and the Alvis Speed 25 is no exception. Launched in 1937, the 25 was the direct successor to the Speed 20 which was an incredibly well respected sports car, not to mention very advanced for the time period. Independent front wheels, servo assisted brakes and most crucially of all, the Speed 20 was the first ever car to feature a fully-synchronised gearbox. All of these features were of course carried over onto the Speed 25 which featured a 3 1/2 Litre Straight Six which in standard form was capable of 100mph, an astonishing feat for any car during the 1930s when ‘a mile a minute’ (60mph) was considered fast. A testament to the excellence of the Speed models was a letter written by legendary ‘Bentley Boy’ Tim Birkin which was used by Alvis in advertising in which Birkin said “I have never driven a more delightful motor car.” The Speed 25 was and remains a phenomenal combination of speed, comfort and fine engineering. The car excelled in brake