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- 1950 Alvis TB Fourteen Two-Seater
1950 Alvis TB Fourteen Two-Seater
Lot Number: 149
1950 Alvis TB Fourteen Two-Seater
Charming, magazine-featured,14hp post-war Alvis, fully restored in the past but no recent use, so an an element of recommissioning is to be expected.
- ESTIMATE: £18,000 - £24,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 1st June, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Bicester Motion, OX26 5HA
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REG NUMBER
HYS 187
SUMMARY
Charming, magazine-featured,14hp post-war Alvis, fully restored in the past but no recent use, so an an element of recommissioning is to be expected.
DESCRIPTION
- With coachwork in Aluminium by A P Metalcraft, body #1071 was despatched from the Alvis factory on 10/10/1950 as a left-hand drive model, one of only 100
- It was supplied new in left-hand drive finished in British Racing Green, but with the headlights adjusted to UK requirements
- Little is known of its early history until discovered partly dismantled in a Manchester warehouse, painted red and rescued by Colin Newby in the 1990s
- He subsequently restored the car, fitted a new interior etc. and there are many bills on file for works, parts etc. along with a photo record
- It was later sold to Andrew Morton in November 1995 for £11,650
- Purchased by our vendor's late father in December 1999 and placed in their private museum Collection with hardly any use. Last actively used on a rally to Holland in 2015
- Recommissioning will be required before active use
- It's supplied with an excellent article featuring the car from Classic and Sports Car 1995, a photographic record of the bare metal restoration, the Continuation 'buff' logbook, its original radio and a fitted cover
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 149
- Make
- ALVIS
- Model
- FOURTEEN
- Registration Number
- HYS 187
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 23586
- Engine Number
- 23586
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Red
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Rob Hubbard
- Managing Director & Principal Auctioneer
- 07775 511825
- rob@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
67 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 2nd June. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 2nd June, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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