Statements (47)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
automobile
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gptkbp:acquisition |
1965
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gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:discontinued |
1967
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gptkbp:dissolved |
1967
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gptkbp:founded |
1919
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gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:T._G._A._Alvis
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gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Coventry,_England
gptkb:Coventry |
gptkbp:historical_significance |
Known for engineering excellence
Contributed to motorsport history Legacy in classic car restoration Influenced_British_automotive_design Pioneered_luxury_sports_cars_in_the_UK |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Alvis Car Company
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gptkbp:industry |
automotive
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gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:J._A._H._Alvis
gptkb:H._J._Aldington gptkb:Sir_John_Black gptkb:W._A._M._Smith |
gptkbp:market |
luxury vehicles
classic cars sports vehicles |
gptkbp:notable_event |
First car produced in 1920
Introduced the Alvis 12/50 in 1923 Production ceased in 1967 Won the 1931 Monte Carlo Rally Merged_with_Rover_in_1965 |
gptkbp:notable_feature |
High performance
Innovative engineering Distinctive design Luxury interiors Racing_pedigree |
gptkbp:notableModels |
gptkb:Alvis_Speed_20
gptkb:Alvis_TC_21/100 Alvis 4.3 Litre |
gptkbp:parent_company |
gptkb:Rover_Company
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gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Alvis_Car_and_Engineering_Company_Limited
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gptkbp:productionCompany |
limited production
custom cars handcrafted cars |
gptkbp:products |
sports cars
cars racing cars |
gptkbp:successor |
Alvis Ltd.
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gptkbp:type |
luxury car manufacturer
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gptkbp:website |
www.alvisociety.com
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