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523:Alvis gold portfolio 1919–1967
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175:Chronology
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108:Powertrain
62:Production
56:Alvis Cars
37:TC 21 100
490:The Times
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465:The Times
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416:The Motor
333:Grey Lady
322:‑US
317:The Motor
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287:Grey Lady
190:Successor
142:Wheelbase
102:FR layout
65:1953–1955
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