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- 1927 Alvis TG 12/50 Weyman-Bodied Saloon - Barn Find
1927 Alvis TG 12/50 Weyman-Bodied Saloon - Barn Find
Lot Number: 641
1927 Alvis TG 12/50 Weyman-Bodied Saloon - Barn Find
Barn find - the only one left! This is the sole survivor of 18 Weyman-bodied 12/50 saloons built under licence by the Albany Carriage Co of London.
- ESTIMATE: £6,000 - £8,000
+ 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 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
Brown Fabric -
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RHD -
REG NUMBER
YE 4563 -
ODOMETER READING
2943 Miles
SUMMARY
Barn find - the only one left! This is the sole survivor of 18 Weyman-bodied 12/50 saloons built under licence by the Albany Carriage Co of London.
DESCRIPTION
- In production from 1923 until 1932, the 12/50 helped established Alvis' reputation and was one of the most important cars of the time
- The Alvis Alvista Fabric Saloon featured a fabric-covered body over a wooden frame, built on either the 12/50 or 16.95 Silver Eagle chassis
- Whilst patents for the Alvista were being finalised, 18 Weymann bodies were built on the 12/50 chassis under licence by the Albany Carriage Co of London W7
- This is the only survivor of those 18 and is on offer from a deceased estate, having been bequeathed to local benefactors who remember the car and its former keeper fondly
- It was sold new to a West End jeweller and had several owners in Yorkshire, before it was bought by the lately deceased owner in 1962
- Understood to have been driven around by its owner locally in relatively recent times, its last MOT was issued in 2012 and presumably was put into storage some time after that
- Seemingly solid in the main it does roll easily, however the fabric bodywork will need careful treatment
- We are indebted to Greg Wrapson, Historian of the Alvis Register, for information about the car's early life
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 641
- Make
- ALVIS
- Model
- TG12/50 ALVISTA BARN FIND
- Registration Number
- YE 4563
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 10288
- Engine Number
- 5159
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Brown Fabric
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
38 / 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 25th August. 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 9am on 25th August, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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