1933 Alvis Firefly

Coachwork by Cross & Ellis

Estimate: £20,000 - £24,000*

Reg No: KV 7063 MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 11116

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Originally specified in Deep Red with a polished aluminium bonnet, Black wheels, Red leather interior and a Black Double-Duck hood, this charming Firefly was first owned by Rowland Hill of Truro, who collected it from the Alvis factory in February of 1934. Due to it being a little too draughty for his two young daughters, after three years was sold to Alfred Stone of Wadebridge, who kept it for 26 years until his death in 1963. Stone never let his wife drive the car, as it was a ‘man’s car’. To get even when he died, Mrs Stone. burnt all his personal effects, including many photos of the Alvis!

‘KV 7063’ would pass through six owners before being acquired by a Yorkshire gentleman in 2010, who immediately set about a comprehensive restoration spanning two years and c. £35,000. This process was thoroughly documented, with a large collection of photographs on a CD included within the history file. Sadly, he did not get to enjoy the fruits of his labour for long and the car ended up at the Malcolm Elder dealership, where it was purchased by its previous owner in 2012 for the pricely sum of £42,000. He kept it for 6 years until it was purchased by its current owner from Earley Engineering in 2018. Looked after well by its current owner. the car is now offered for sale simply due to lack of use.

Offered with the vehicle is an impressive history file containing communications with previous owners, an extensive 13 page photographed narrative of the restoration by the Yorkshire gentleman, the original buff logbook, the following continuation book, and original ‘’Conditions of Sale’ handbook, a photocopy of the original build specification record, a large collection of previous invoices, previous MOT certificates, various technical sheets, wiring diagrams and more.

Reg No: RF06 KBZ MOT: December 2023

Chassis No: SAJAC43P275B06477

Introduced at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show, the second-generation Jaguar XK range (codenamed X150) was styled by Ian Callum. Deliberately evoking the E-Type via its oval grille, speeding teardrop glasshouse and muscular haunches, the newcomer featured bonded/ riveted aluminium construction, all-round independent suspension and was powered by either a 4.2-litre V8 or 5.0-litre engine, both in supercharged or non-supercharged form. The Jaguar (X150) XK / XKR remained in production until 2014 by which time a mere 54,000 had been sold (compared to 212,704 Porsche 997s and 169,443 Mercedes-Benz R230s).

Presented in the desirable and surprisingly rare combination of Jaguar Racing Green with contrasting Doeskin leather interior, this particular XK benefits from an impressive specification including 20’’ alloy wheels, electric memory seats, automatic speed limiter, climate control, front and rear heated screens, telephone connectivity and more. Now showing c.105,000 miles on the odometer, this useable example has had just 4 former keepers over its lifetime and benefits from an MOT valid until December 2023.

Included with the vehicle is the service booklet, which contains 7 stamps and the V5C document. The vendor rates the condition of the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork and transmission as ‘Very Good’, with the interior trim ‘Good to Very Good’.