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ALVIS

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British Coventry engineering firm that built sports cars, armoured vehicles and aircraft engines between 1919 and 1967.

Founded: 1919, by Thomas George John
Base: Coventry, England
Known for: The 12/50 sports car
Renewed: Classic models built again from 2023

The original company, T. G. John and Company, was founded in 1919 by Thomas George John and made stationary engines, carburettors and motorscooters. It was renamed the Alvis Car and Engineering Company on 14 December 1921.

The overhead-valve Alvis 12/50 of 1923 was a highly successful sports car built until 1932. Car manufacture ended after the company became a subsidiary of Rover in 1965, and in 2023 its successor began producing the brand's classic models again.

1919T. G. John and Company founded
1921Renamed the Alvis Car and Engineering Company
1923Alvis 12/50 introduced
1965Becomes a Rover subsidiary; car manufacture ends
2023Classic models made again