4th Feb, 2026 10:00

February Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 54
 

54

1938 ALVIS 4.3

Sold for £24,500
Estimated at £30,000 - £35,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Make: ALVIS
Model: 4.3
Registration: AVA 400
Engine Size (cc): 4387
Year of Manufacture: 1938
Date First Registered: 24/11/1938
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
Guide Price: SUBMIT BEST BID
You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a buff logbook, an Alvis Limited car record, printed photos, Red Triangle Insurance Valuation, MOTs, Alvis Car Company maintenance record book, tax discs, previous V5s, DVLA correspondence, and invoices.

The vendor has provided the model of the vehicle to be a Alvis Charlesworth 4.3, please confirm upon your own inspection.

The highest bid at the end of the auction will be submitted to the vendor for their consideration.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • ALVIS 1938 Speed 25 4.2 Charlesworth with files of history and links to Louis Vuitton (the leather seats have also been reupholstered by them)
  • It was the fastest production car of its time, with a proven speed of over 100mph, and was rare in 1938, as only 72 were made
  • This actual car was part of the 1938 motor show

 

Make: ALVIS
Model: 4.3
Registration: AVA 400
Engine Size (cc): 4387
Year of Manufacture: 1938
Date First Registered: 24/11/1938
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
Guide Price: SUBMIT BEST BID
You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a buff logbook, an Alvis Limited car record, printed photos, Red Triangle Insurance Valuation, MOTs, Alvis Car Company maintenance record book, tax discs, previous V5s, DVLA correspondence, and invoices.

The vendor has provided the model of the vehicle to be a Alvis Charlesworth 4.3, please confirm upon your own inspection.

The highest bid at the end of the auction will be submitted to the vendor for their consideration.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • ALVIS 1938 Speed 25 4.2 Charlesworth with files of history and links to Louis Vuitton (the leather seats have also been reupholstered by them)
  • It was the fastest production car of its time, with a proven speed of over 100mph, and was rare in 1938, as only 72 were made
  • This actual car was part of the 1938 motor show

Auction: February Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 4th Feb, 2026

Welcome to our February Auction!

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026. 

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising to help local and national charities chosen by us.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy yourself as to a lot's description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction or call us to arrange for an individual appointment.
 
 

 

 

Viewing

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026. 

Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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