Alvis - Silver Eagle (1936)

Alvis Silver Eagle 1936 – a stunning example of pre‑war British engineering that still turns heads on the road or at a classic car show. If you’re wondering about its Alvis Silver Eagle price, you’ll find it varies significantly across the market, largely depending on condition, provenance, and mileage. In the 1930s it was a luxury sports model with a price tag that placed it just behind the likes of the Rolls‑Royce Sapphire or the Bentley 4½ Litre. Today, the Alvis Silver Eagle 1936 price and the general used Alvis Silver Eagle price are functions of restoration state, originality, and the rarity of specific chassis numbers. Below you’ll find a detailed overview that blends technical specs with sharp market insights to give you a comprehensive view of what a 1936 Alvis Silver Eagle is worth.

• Model year: 1936 (initial launch) – later updated in 1937 and 1940 with different engine tweaks.
• Engine: 5,510 cc (5.5 L) straight‑12, side‑flow, cast‑iron block, single overhead cam.
• Power output (typical 1936 version): 125 hp at 3,200 rpm; modern 1940 variant up to 160 hp.
• Torque: 250 Nm (185 lb‑ft) at 2,000 rpm.
• Transmission: 4‑speed manual gearbox, synchromesh on second, third, and fourth gears.
• Drive layout: Front‑engine, rear‑wheel drive.
• Fuel type: Petrol (gasoline) with an optional oil cooler for high‑performance use.
• Dimensions:
  • Length: 4,881 mm (192.16 in)
  • Width: 1,838 mm (72.36 in)
  • Height: 1,572 mm (61.96 in)
  • Wheelbase: 3,200 mm (125.98 in)
• Weight (fully loaded): 1,406 kg (3,099 lb).
• Top speed: Approximately 135 km/h (84 mph) – a respectable figure for its time.
• Acceleration (0‑100 km/h): Roughly 24 seconds on a straight track.
• Body styles: 2‑door coupe (Silver Eagle), saloon, and the occasional estate conversion.
• Chassis code: RHD‑/T–Class, often identified by serial “A/41/10” or similar references.
• Special features:
  • Premium leather upholstery (often "Jubilee leather")
  • Hand‑stretched Babbitt chassis for reduced vibration.
  • Advanced (for the era) brake system: all‑diagonal 6‑drum brakes at the front, 4‑

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