Hugely satisfying to drive, the Alvis 12/50 is generally regarded as one of the definitive vintage cars with an excellent balance of power, road holding and braking. The simplicity of its mechanical design and the strength of its chassis contribute to remarkable durability and reliability. Most bodies were coachbuilt by Cross and Ellis or Carbodies, other companies being used occasionally. The immortal 12/50 Alvis was produced from 1923 to 1933 with some 3616 examples produced, of which 446 are known to have survived.