Alvis TF21 1966-1967

[Ferrer]

The Alvis TF21 was the last car produced by Alvis cars. It was made in 1966 and 1967 and was an updated version of the 1963 TE21.

Externally, the car was identical to the TE21, but there were some changes to the suspension, and, inside, the instruments were better organised.

The 2993 cc engine, first used in the 1950 TA21, had its power increased to 150 bhp (112 kW) at 4750 rpm by fitting triple SU carburettors giving the car a top speed of 120 mph (193 km/h). A choice of automatic or five-speed gearbox made by ZF was available.

The chassis and suspension continued with its front coil springs and leaf springs at the rear. Disc brakes were fitted to all wheels and recirculating ball-type steering gear was used with power assistance optional.

Although this car was an update of the TE21, the TE21 remained available to special order until 1967. In August 1967, it was announced that production of the Park Ward bodied Alvis 3-litre had ceased.

Source: wikipedia.org

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Pic 2 shows the last Alvis motorcar ever made, a Park Ward saloon, chassis #27472, made in August 1967.

[pimento]

These post-war Alvisus were pretty smart looking. What cause them to cease manufacturing?

[Ferrer]

In 1965 Alvis was taken over by Rover, and work on the 3.5 Litre TA30 (the replacement for the 21-series cars) was halted. Instead the Alvis team took over the Rover P6BS project, a mid-engined GT car with a 3-seated arrangement and powered by the Rover V8 engine.

However in 1967, Leyland bought pretty much the entire brisith automotive industry creating that graciously great entity which was called British Leyland, ending the TF21 production and cancelling the P6BS project.