1933 Alvis Firefly - Hare Mascot

Artist: Tainia Finlay
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1933 Alvis Firefly - Hare Mascot

It was 1933 that the 1½-litre Firefly made its appearance. Powered by a 1,496cc overhead-valve four, Its maximum speed then was around 75mph, with 50mph attainable through the gears in 19 seconds,

1933-1934, 904 produced.

The rolling chassis of the car on offer was produced in Coventry by the Alvis Car and Engineering Company in 1933, and like most Alvises in those days the body was crafted by local coachbuilders Cross & Ellis.

1933 Alvis Firefly - Hare Mascot belongs to the following groups:

Classic Cars Worldwide and This is England

MissA, 3 months ago

Great photo Tai!
Dorothy Youst, 3 months ago

Great shot
Tainia Finlay, 3 months ago

Thank you Dorothy very much. This was my fathers car, very much a focus of my growing years. ... fondly now too!
Tainia Finlay in reply to MissA’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you MissA, so pleased you like it!!
John Pitman, 3 months ago

Like this one. John
dougie1, 3 months ago

Great shot, great memory! xxx
Rickyd, 3 months ago

Nice capture my friend :)
georgieboy98, 3 months ago

In those days cars had their radiator caps on the outside at the front of the bonnet. I remember the Alvis very well (but not from 1933!!!) It was always considered to be in the upper echelon of motor cars. My own first car was from 1933 – a Standard Little 9. I bought it in 1949/50 for just under 50 pounds. In those days petrol was tenpence a gallon. Once, in a moment of extreme recklessness, I got that car up to 50 mph at which time I was going downhill with a strong tail wind!! Those were the days of MOTORING when the done thing was for the driver to wear leather gloves and a scarf flung casually around his neck!! Happy, halcyon days!! LOL Hugs, Peter
Tainia Finlay in reply to John Pitman’s comment, 3 months ago

Many thanks John, glad you like it. Tai
Tainia Finlay in reply to dougie1’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks dougie x
Tainia Finlay in reply to Rickyd’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks for commenting Ricky! :D
Tainia Finlay in reply to georgieboy98’s comment, 3 months ago

Peter, loved hearing about your first car, they were indeed the days of motoring & what better place than in English country lanes! Do you have any images of your 9? Hugs, Tai x
georgieboy98, 3 months ago

Hi Tainia. Indeedy I do!! Not good enough to post on here but I’ll RB them to you when I can find them!! Hugs, Peter
Tainia Finlay in reply to georgieboy98’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Peter, I love old cars! I was working in an ouback newsagency & noticed someone with an Alvis badge on … when I enquired there were 12 or more Alvises staying at a motel in town for the night on tour. I was invited into the fold, what a fabulous bunch of enthusiasts they were! Look forward to the images, Hugs, Tai x
Trudi ~, 3 months ago

Sooo shiny,someone loves this beautiful beast!,lovely shot Tai!
Tainia Finlay in reply to Trudi ~’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks heaps Trudi!
Michael King, about 1 month ago

Love it babe , cars are not just a heap of parts you know .
Tainia Finlay, about 1 month ago

Thanks so much Michael! I was fortunate to be brought up in this car! The Alvis was sold after the death of my father who actually learned to drive in it and must have covered allmost every by-way in Britain! I have both the Firefly & Hare mascots here with me in Australia. I am delighted you like it and faved it. Your very kind. Tai