Founded in 1919 as T.G. John and Company Ltd., making stationary engines, carburettors and motor scooters. Name changed to Alvis Car and Engineering Company Ltd. when the company built their first motor car and they soon gained a reputation for quality and innonative engineering. Name changed again to Alvis Ltd in 1936 and the company added aviation and armoured divisions at the outbreak of WWII. Rover acquired a controlling interest in 1965 but they could not improve the fortunes of the marque and production ceased by 1967.
Capital £750,000 in 100,000 Cumulative Participating Preference shares of £1 and 2,600,000 Ordinary shares of 5/-.