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A roadster appeared in 1932. In 1933, a four-door touring car, a sedan and a two-door convertible were introduced under the name Alvis
Firefly 12. The rigid axles front and rear were suspended by semi-elliptical leaf springs. The wheelbase, the type of suspension and, in some cases, the bodies,
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