Wireless ignition - We tidy up the engine compartment
At first glance, this engine compartment of an Alvis TC 21/100 looks like that of any other car from the 1950s with an in-line engine and OHV counter-flow head. But something is missing. Just what? The title has already given it away: the ignition cables. They are not hidden on the side facing away from the photographer. This is reserved for the carburetor and exhaust as well as the associated manifold antlers.
The less than aesthetically pleasing tangle of cables and their outlets are concealed behind a solid cast aluminum cover, which is attached to the engine block with three knurled nuts. Of course, this concealment is not just for visual reasons. The protective metal cover also shields the electrics from environmental influences. And if you tamper with the ignition, you will automatically read the firing order when you remove the cover - no chance of miswiring.
This is just one of the many beautiful details of the Alvis TC 21/100 with Graber bodywork. We will be publishing a detailed report in the coming days.
