This 1937 Alvis 4.3 Litre short chassis roadster (chassis number 14358) was built for vintage racing by a marque specialist in the 1960s. It’s said to be very quick and have competition records dating back 45 years. Development work has never stopped, and it just won a silver cup in Angouleme, France before driving back home to the North of England. We viewed a collection of amazing Alvis cars during our visit to The Netherlands, and think that the marque is quite impressive. Find it here at Aston Workshop in Durham, England for $225,908.

There’s not much info on the car’s cosmetic condition, but it looks fantastic in photos. It’s not a show car, but does seem to be an extremely well cared for driver. Appearances are even more impressive considering how hard it’s apparently driven on a regular basis. The long hood, short deck, big lights, cycle fenders and knockoff wire wheels are all classic British roadster. Fine detailing like leather bonnet straps and an intricate wire grill abound.

The triple wiper equipped windshield folds forward to reveala driver’s side Brooklands screen, behind which rests a big, cord-wrapped four spoke wheel with great looking Alvis badging in the center. A full array of attractive gauges round off the driver’s compartment, which can be made more snug with a half tonneau. Leather looks simple, durable, and in good shape. It seems like a great place to spend some quality time, either on track or empty backroad.

The seller says that existing records show the car was built from the remains of two 4.3’s and a Speed 25 SB. It utilizes the bulkhead from one 4.3, a Speed 25 chassis, and the second 4.3’s motor. Power is said to be an impressive 178 HP @ 4,500 revs and is backed by a close ratio box containing straight cut gears. Under the spine-hinged bonnet the big six wears three sizable SU side drafts and uses wing nuts to retain the valve cover.

In November of 1965 this car appeared on the front Autosport magazine, where it’s shown in its original blue at the start of the Prescott Hill Climb, and nearly half a century it only looks better. Here’s hoping the new owner continues campaigning it regularly for another 50 years.