The Alvis Speed Models of the 1930s were and still are among the most desirable high-performance cars of their decade. This is the first book ever on the Speed Models. Its in-depth examination of these wonderful cars provides an unrivalled store of knowledge for the many owners and enthusiasts who care passionately about them, and serves as a tribute to the men who made them.
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Nick Walker studied engineering at Cambridge, but then pursued a career in business management and marketing. He is Honorary Librarian of the Vintage Sports-Car Club, Honorary Archivist of SAE-UK (formerly IBCAM), and a member of the Society of Automotive Historians. His special allegiance is to the Alvis marque, and he has owned examples bodied by both Vanden Plas and Cross & Ellis as well as serving as Chairman of the Alvis Owner Club. Now retired, he has in recent years written a number of books and articles on automotive history.
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Alvis Speed Models - A Very Comprehensive Guide,
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If you're a car enthusiast in the USA and you even know what an Alvis is - you're one step ahead of most. Pre and post war Alvis cars had a great reputation for engineering and build quality and this book does a lot to show you why. Passionately written in much detail by a club member, this book has got to be the definative work on the pre-war Alvis "Speed" models. It features many development photos and stories, and walks you through all the aspects of these cars. Great new and period photos round out this great book.
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In 1931 nearly all car manufacturers were young companies, but The Alvis Car and Engineering Company was younger than most. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Speed Twenty, Vanden Plas, Silver Eagle, Charles Follett, Motor Show, Arthur Mulliner, Scottish Show, Dunlop Cord, Gurney Nutting, Hardy Spicer, Numbers Produced, Red Triangle, West End, Holyhead Road, Park Ward, Arthur Varney, Crested Eagle, Frank Hallam, James Young, Mann Egerton, Monte Carlo Rally, Silent Travel, Speed Twenties, John Bradley, Paris Salon New!
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In 1931 nearly all car manufacturers were young companies, but The Alvis Car and Engineering Company was younger than most. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Speed Twenty, Vanden Plas, Silver Eagle, Charles Follett, Motor Show, Arthur Mulliner, Scottish Show, Dunlop Cord, Gurney Nutting, Hardy Spicer, Numbers Produced, Red Triangle, West End, Holyhead Road, Park Ward, Arthur Varney, Crested Eagle, Frank Hallam, James Young, Mann Egerton, Monte Carlo Rally, Silent Travel, Speed Twenties, John Bradley, Paris Salon New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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