The Alvis Shop

Alvis Books and Publications

A selection of Alvis books and publications, each one detailed below:

Alvis Three Litre in Detail – The definitive history of the Alvis Three Litre models, complete with in-depth technical descriptions, specially commissioned colour photography, rare archive pictures, complete chassis number listings and advice on running these fine cars today.

Alvis Speed Models in Detail – A comprehensive history of the Alvis Speed Models, complete with technical descriptions, colour photography, and archive pictures and advice on running these fine cars today.

Alvis Society – A Century of Drivers – The first book on the Alvis marque to list every individual chassis number and model. It also looks at notable owners and drivers and is illustrated with original period photographs. This is the first complete listing of every Alvis car ever made and covers all Alvis models 1920-1967. It details of notable people who bought and drove Alvis models and incorporates original works material and many previously unseen photographs. A truly unique publication.

The Story of The Red Triangle by Kenneth Day – This 4th Edition of Kenneth Day’s widely acclaimed book is now more than ever the definitive history of the Alvis marque.

Alvis Album by Rod Ward – Thomas John, founder of Alvis, was one of those visionary British engineers who created and maintained the mystique of the British classic car. Here we tell the story of a great marque that never became a badge-engineered clone from a faceless conglomerate. Every Alvis is a true classic. 

Alvis 1946 – 1967 by John Fox – This book focuses on post-war models. The successor to Alvis’s iconic Fourteen, the Three Litre, had a production run of seventeen years and the newest is now more than fifty years old.

Alvis : The Complete Story by Mathew Vale – This book tells the story of Alvis and its cars, aero engines and military vehicles. From the formation of the company in 1919, it traces the company’s products through the 1920s and 1930s, its wartime exploits and post war cars, aero engines and military vehicles.

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Alvis Owner Manuals

From the very beginning The Alvis Car Company have always provided a comprehensive, high quality Owners Manual of Instructions for each model, which, in the past have only been available as a photocopy.  Now, using the original illustrations and artwork from our extensive Works Archives, we are able to offer the same high-quality Instruction Books in the same print format, colour and binding as the originals. Please choose the instruction book for your model from the drop down list below. If you don’t see it please call us and we will be happy to help.

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Alvis Coachbuilders Plates

As Alvis never produced bodywork, the individual coach builder often put his own name on the completed work, with a chrome plate usually on the bottom inner door sill so it was clearly visible when either door was opened.  

We have two plates for you to choose from – Vanden Plas and Cross & Ellis – both made from solid brass, engraved in the original format and chrome plated. Note that these plates are made to order and have a lead time of 2 weeks.

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Alvis Christmas Card Collection

In 2003 Red Triangle produced a Christmas card depicting an advertising design from the Works Archives. This proved so popular that we have continued producing a different design every year since. The complete collection covers most Alvis models with many pre-war examples where the designs were at their most flamboyant.

The portfolio consists of sixteen Christmas Cards in all, each card is presented in its own individual clear pocket inside a professional soft-touch display book with a closure belt. Please scroll through the images to see the full range of designs.

Alvis Tool Kit

A bespoke Alvis thirteen-piece tool kit enclosed in a traditional waxed canvas tool roll.  Its convenient size (9″ x 3″ rolled up) allows it to be stored anywhere in the car ready for use in an emergency.  Details of each item outlined below:

A – Tool Roll: Made from a waxed canvas with leather straps, brass buckles and the Alvis trademark embossed in red leather, this tool roll provides a tough, waterproof, compact carrier with traditional style

B – Stanley Knife: Adjustable, retractable blade with die-cast body. Supplied with 3 blades stored in the handle for safety and convenience.

C – LED Inspection Light: Magnetic clip for hands free use. Integral swivel pocket clip . 3 x AAA batteries included.

D – 5 piece Combination Spanner Set: Polished chrome vanadium steel. Sizes: 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″.

E – Stanley Locking Long-nosed Pliers: Forged and machined jaws for maximum durability with a chrome plated body to resist corrosion.

F – Stanley 6-way Screwdriver:  All-in-one multi-functional screwdriver.  Attach wrench to bolster nut for additional leverage and torque. High quality bits and chrome plated bar for rust resistance and longer life. Tri lobular handle for torque and comfortable grip. Supplied with Phillips 1 and 2, 2 x slotted and 2 nut drivers (1/4” and 5/16”).

‘The Alvis Front Wheel Drive Eight Cylinder Cars at Brooklands in 1927’ Print

This is an evocative print depicts the two Alvis Front Wheel Drive Straight Eight cars racing at Brooklands in 1927.  George Duller’s Alvis (2) is leading Malcolm Cambell’s Bugatti (6) with Maurice Harvey just behind in the second Alvis (1).  The high quality print is presented on silk art paper measuring 12 ¼” x 18 ¼”.

Please note that this print is purchased unframed.

Alvis Prints

From our Works Archive we have produced a series of eight illustrations depicting Alvis models during their forty-seven years of production.  We are offering these as a series of high-quality prints on silk art paper, measuring 11 ¾”  x  16 ½”

The prints can be purchased individually for £9.95 each or as a complete set of eight for £49.95 (saving of £29.65)

Please note that these prints come unframed

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The Alvis Racing Cars DVD

In July 2007 at Wimpole Hall, in front of an exceptional gathering of Alvis-built racing cars, FWD expert Dr Tony Cox gave a presentation to over one hundred enthusiasts and this DVD is a record of the occasion.  It was the first public appearance of the Straight Eight GP since 1927 at Brooklands. This recording also covers in depth, the pre-war racing history of the Alvis Company.