1957 Alvis TC 108 - Graber

Transmission: 4 gears, Manual gearbox

Number of cylinders: 6

Engine capacity: 2.993 cc

Registration number: DZ-25-64

Manufacturer: Metropole Classics BV Meubellaan 1 6651KV DRUTEN, NL 0031653328817 http://www.metropole.nl [email protected]

The Alvis TC 108G is a British sports car made by Alvis Cars between 1956 and 1958. Coachbuilders Graber of Switzerland had produced a number of bodies for the TC21 which were much more modern than the standard range built for Alvis by Mulliners (Birmingham).

1957 Alvis TC 108G by Graber bodied by Willowbrook

It was therefore decided to make the Graber style (car shown at the Paris Motor Show in October 1955) the basis of a new model and the rights were purchased, resulting in the TC 108G. A contract for the construction of the new bodies was placed with coachbuilder Willowbrook of Loughborough. The car was only available as a two-door, four-seater saloon, made by forming metal around a traditional wooden frame. Graber later resumed production – probably at Alvis' request – but changed the shape of their subsequent bodies.

The Willowbrook body proved too expensive and few were sold. The deal was terminated and a new contract was made with Park Ward Alvis after he had purchased the drawings, moulds etc. from Graber. The new car was designated the TD21 and entered production in October 1958.

The 2993 cc engine was slightly uprated to produce 104 bhp (78 kW) at 4,000 rpm by modifying the cylinder head and fitting twin SU carburettors. The suspension was the same as the TC 21, independent at the front by coil springs with leaf springs at the rear.

This car has been almost completely restored over a period of over 3 years. A beautiful photo book has been produced of this restoration showing everything that has happened during this extensive restoration. This very distinguished car is more beautiful than the standard models that followed. The entire history of the car is documented and can be purchased from Red Triangle in England. Here you can see what has happened to this hand-built car. Furthermore, there is a valuation report and some articles. It drives very smoothly through the six-cylinder engine, shifts and steers very well. This is really a car for the connoisseur who is not looking for a Rolls Royce or Bentley but wants to stay a bit under the radar but still looking for a class car.