* * * in their prices. The models are 16,
20, 25, 30, and 35 the chassis prices ranging from £425 to £950. It is worthy of note that three of these are six-cylinder engines and the remaining two of eight cylinders. The 12 h.p. Alvis, which has had so many successes on the track, is remaining unchanged for the 1928 programme. The equipment on complete cars, however, is being improved and augmented. Like so many other energetic firms, the Alvis have responded to public demand with a light 14 h.p. six-cylinder chassis, in two grades—touring and sports—the latter having a guaranteed speed of 80 m.p.h. and costing £550. The engine is particularly accessible and each cylinder barrel is :separate. Another imnsual feature is that , the gasket is not used to make the cylinder-head water-joint, , as is the usual practice. The Alvista fully flexible coachwork must be noted as it is quite unusual in its construction. In brief, the floor members of the body are integral with the chassis frame, the weight of seats and passengers being carried on the chassis with suitable insulation from vibration. The upper body frame flexes evenly to the movement of the chassis. By carrying the weight of the passengers separately to the framing of the coachwork, the framing can be exceptionally light and is freed from many of the usual stresses.
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