The Crested Eagle was a less sporting version of the Silver Eagle, Speed 20 and Speed 25 sold from 1933 to 1939 with 6-cylinder engines from 2148cc to 3571cc. Available from 1933 the Crested Eagle replaced the Silver Eagle and gained independent front suspension and four speed synchromesh gears. The Crested Eagle was designed for comfort rather than speed and was often given limousine bodies.
Alvis Crested Eagle VDP DHC 1933 - ornament on grille
Alvis Crested Eagle Paramount- bodied Coupe. This car has a 3litre dry sump engine. The body was built in about 1948 by the Jeffrey Brothers in Derbyshire.
Alvis Crested Eagle VDP DHC 1933. All Crested Eagles had six cylinder engines, ranging in size from 2148 cc, 2511 cc, 2762 cc, and 3571 cc. The Crested Eagle was designed for comfort, leaving the Speed 20 and Speed 25 to be more dashing.
Alvis Crested Eagle 1935, with 2,511cc 6-cylinder engine
Alvis Crested Eagle Paramount- bodied Coupe. Manufactured as an Alvis Crested Eagle in 1933 and then kept by the works. In 1946 it was purchased by Paramount Cars in Derbyshire and this lightweight body fitted, possibly as a prototype for a future sports car.
Alvis Crested Eagle Paramount- bodied Coupe
Alvis Crested Eagle Paramount Coupe. Manufactured as an Alvis Crested Eagle in 1933 and then kept by the works. In 1946 it was purchased by Paramount Cars in Derbyshire and this lightweight body fitted, possibly as a prototype for a future sports car.
