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Do ‘Ave a Dubonnet.

Many remember the television advert of the 1960s with an urbane Frenchman offering a sophisticated tipple, Dubonnet. Not many British remember the actor but he was a very famous French comedian and film star called Fernandel. Tucked away in an … Continue reading

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Bring out your photographs

Tucked away in almost every household are the family photograph albums.Tucked away in those albums are photos of Alvis cars and Alvis people, many of which are unseen by other than family and close friends.These photos may already have become … Continue reading

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The Good Old Days

For most Fourteens the years of the 1940s, 50s and 60s were the days of their prime activity. This Article found in an American Tourist Guide reflects upon the world that was the norm for them and their owners both … Continue reading

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Can it really be that time of the year again?

This year has flown by as many people got back to the normality of life before Covid. The John Lewis advert is out so Christmas will be with us before we know it.Alvis related gifts are available from the Alvis … Continue reading

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England Expects

Many Tickford owners are aware that their cars were supplied by Brooklands of 103 New Bond Street, Mayfair, London. W.1., one of the premier addresses in England. Well it would be wouldn’t it! Brooklands also commissioned quite a few Shooting … Continue reading

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So many Fourteens, so little garage space!

Long term Alvis owners will remember the name Ron Buck from the past. Ron’s Carbodies TA 14 Chassis 22548 ARB 14 at the time, was always immaculately turned as was his wife Hazel. The car almost invariably ran with the … Continue reading

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Home Wanted!

Mulliners TA14 PRE 606 Chassis No. 22002 seeking relocation to a new home. – see full details on carandclassic.co.uk. Priced sensibly and open to offers – must be sold and relocated ASAP – space is needed. been in the same … Continue reading

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The Global Garage

Fourteens have taken up residence all over the globe and there is always activity is going on in their worlds. TB 14 chassis 23579 is quite a traveller having lived in England, then The Netherlands, where as a Grey car … Continue reading

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The Sun is shining, Spring is on its way!!

The joys of owning a Fourteen gives the opportunity to embellish our homes and garages with a wide range of Fourteen related items. Mugs, cushions etc. have long been on offer but now ranges have expanded greatly hence this company offering … Continue reading

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‘Twas the night before Christmas

With Christmas almost upon us it is to be hoped that some enticing Alvis related gifts will be wrapped and laid out under the Christmas tree amongst the socks! For future reference or to treat yourself it is worth going … Continue reading

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