Sport Tourer
Coachwork: Cross & Ellis
Chassis #: 12720
Engine #: 13172
Sold for $170,800 at 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction.
The Alvis Company was founded in 1919 by engineer T.G. John when he acquired the rights to an automobile engine and the brand name of its aluminum pistons - 'Alvis.' Captain G. T. Smith-Clarke was appointed Chief Engineer and W.M. Dunn as Chief Designer in 1922. What soon followed was the immortal 12/50, equipped with a new overhead-valve engine of 1496cc. It made its competition debut at Brooklands in 1923 where it secured a victory in the 200 mile. Powerful six-cylinder models, equipped with a cruciform-braced chassis, four-speed all-synchromesh gearboxes, and independent front suspensions followed. The Silver Eagle model was produced in two distinct groups, beginning with the 1,498 'Vintage' Silver Eagles built from 1929 through 1932. Approximately 677 'Post Vintage' (PVT) Silver Eagles followed, with sales lasting from 1935 through 1937. Two versions of the PVT Silver Eagles were built - the 'SF' which had a 2,138cc six-cylinder engine and the higher-specification 'SG' with a more-powerful 2,653cc engine. Just 15 examples were clothed with four-passenger, two-door Sport Touring bodies by Cross and Ellis. Just 9 examples remain.
This example was delivered by Alvis Ltd. to Bamers of Leeds, on April 4th of 1935, where it was acquired by Mr. Grange Sheard that same day. It is believed the car was put into storage during Mr. Sheard's ownership. In 1967, it changed ownership for the first time. In July of 1967, it was acquired by Elazar Behar of Seattle from Jack Bond of Vintage Autos Ltd. in London, England. On August 23rd of 1967, it was loaded onto the Royal Main Line freighter SS Loch Loyal and shipped to Los Angeles, where it cleared customs prior to arriving in Seattle on September 12th of 1967.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2018
1936 Alvis Silver Eagle SG
Alvis
2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction
Sale Price :
USD $170,800
2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $140,000-USD $180,000
Lot was not sold
2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, AZ
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $115,000-USD $135,000
Sale Price :
USD $99,000
Recent Sales of the Alvis Silver Eagle SG
(Data based on Model Year 1936 sales)
1936 Alvis Silver Eagle SG Sport Tourer Chassis#: 18054 Sold for USD$170,800 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1936 Alvis Silver Eagle SG Sport Tourer Chassis#: 12720 Sold for USD$99,000 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, AZ | ![]() ![]() |
Alvis Silver Eagle SGs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1936 Alvis Silver Eagle SG's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1936 Alvis Silver Eagle SG Sport Tourer Coachwork by Cross and Ellis | 12720 | 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $140,000 | $180,000 | |
1936 Alvis Silver Eagle SG Drophead Coupe | 13520 | 2012 H & H Newbury Racecourse | |||
1936 Alvis Silver Eagle Drophead Coupe | 13520 | 2012 Bonhams The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars | $50,000 | $60,000 |
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