Alvis Silver Crest is a 4 or 5 passenger saloon car or coupé produced by the Alvis Car and Engineering Company between 1937 and 1940. It used advanced technology intended to provide a top speed in excess of 80 mph and sold at a relatively high purchase price. Announced in mid-August 1937,[3] production ended just before the war when a new-shaped body entered production.
Engine
Six-cylinders, water-cooled, either 2.4 or 2.8-litres using a four-bearing crankshaft and a vibration damper. Camshaft and auxiliaries are driven from the crankshaft by Triplex chain. Synchronised triple S.U. carburettors feed in petrol from twin fuel pumps from a 16-gallon tank at the back of the car.[4]
Body
The 4/5 seater body has two large separate adjustable leather seats at the front and two further seats are provided at the back. The car's instrument panel includes speedometer, clock, gauges showing oil pressure, petrol, thermometer, ignition lamp, ammeter, ignition switch, start control and connection for an inspection lamp.[4]