Alvis TC 21
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The Alvis TC 21 was a British sporting car made by Alvis cars
between 1953 and 1955. It was an updated version of the TA 21
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The car was available in four door Saloon and drophead versions. The bodies style was essentially the same as the TA 21, one of the differences was the fitting of chrome plated window surround on the doors. The saloon bodies were made for Alvis by Mulliners
in Birmingham and the dropheads by Tickford
.
The 2993 cc engine was upgraded to produce 100 bhp by modifying the cylinder head and fitting twin SU carburettors. Suspension was the same as the TA 21, independent at the front using coil springs with leaf springs at the rear. The 11 in (279 mm) drum brakes using a Lockheed system were also retained.
A saloon version tested by The Motor
magazine in 1954 had a top speed of 100.1 mph (161.1 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (96.6 km/h) in 15.4 seconds. A fuel consumption of 20.6 mpgimp was recorded. The test car cost £1,821 including taxes.
Alvis Cars
Alvis Car and Engineering Company Ltd was a British manufacturing company that existed in Coventry, England from 19191967. In addition to automobiles designed for the civilian market, the company also produced racing cars, aircraft engines, armoured cars and other armoured fighting vehicles, the...
between 1953 and 1955. It was an updated version of the TA 21
Alvis TA 21
The Alvis TA 21, sometimes called the 3-Litre, is an automobile which was produced by Alvis Cars between 1950 and 1953. It was the first all new Alvis to be produced after World War II....
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The car was available in four door Saloon and drophead versions. The bodies style was essentially the same as the TA 21, one of the differences was the fitting of chrome plated window surround on the doors. The saloon bodies were made for Alvis by Mulliners
Mulliners (Birmingham)
Mulliners of Birmingham was a British coachbuilding company.Although not financially connected with the other coachbuilding companies having Mulliner in their name – Arthur Mulliner based in Northampton, Mulliner based in Liverpool who also opened a showroom in Brook Street, Mayfair, London and H.J...
in Birmingham and the dropheads by Tickford
Tickford
Tickford is an automobile engineering and testing company with a history of coachbuilding and tuning and is famous for such products as the 140 mph Tickford Turbo Capri.-Early years:...
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The 2993 cc engine was upgraded to produce 100 bhp by modifying the cylinder head and fitting twin SU carburettors. Suspension was the same as the TA 21, independent at the front using coil springs with leaf springs at the rear. The 11 in (279 mm) drum brakes using a Lockheed system were also retained.
TC 21/100 "Grey Lady"
The TC21/100 or Grey Lady was a further upgrade with wire wheels and engine compression ratio raised from 7:1 to 8:1. The final drive ratio was also raised from 4.09:1 to 3.77:1. Front fog lamps were also a standard fitting and the bonnet gained air scoops. A heater was fitted as standard but the radio was an option.A saloon version tested by The Motor
The Motor (magazine)
The Motor was a British weekly car magazine founded on 28 January 1903....
magazine in 1954 had a top speed of 100.1 mph (161.1 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (96.6 km/h) in 15.4 seconds. A fuel consumption of 20.6 mpgimp was recorded. The test car cost £1,821 including taxes.