Classics Monthly

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ALVIS CAR AND ENGINEERING COMPANY

Alvis as a car maker was in business between 1919 and 1967. Based in Coventry, they produced several types of vehicles and equipment, including both conventional and racing cars, aircraft engines and armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs). The original company had been founded by Thomas George John, and called T.G. John & Company Ltd. Early products included carburettors and stationary engines. In December 1921

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