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Well here we are, Brexit Day, for some a day of celebration, for others sadness. For the rest of the year our cars’ ability to cross The Channel will continue unchanged. No doubt the negotiations will in due course cover … Continue reading →

Well it’s now here, the 70th Anniversary of the increasingly iconic TB 14. Long long past the ‘Cinderella’ and ‘Ugly Duckling’ days the Model is increasingly sought after world wide and can command seriously high prices. The nature of the … Continue reading →

Following Victory in Europe achieved in the Spring of 1945, thoughts turned to the nature of the Alvis one might purchase as things gradually started getting back to normal. All the car companies had tried to keep their names in … Continue reading →

Talk about a ‘Stafford Model Pup’ and you might think first of delightful puppies. Not so for Alvis aficionados! The ‘Pup’ was the original motorised vehicle designed by T.G .John. There is one of these scooters held by the British … Continue reading →

We are now entering the year of Celebrations marking the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Alvis by T.G. John. Globally there will be events to mark this auspicious occasion and Uruguay has entered into the Anniversary with great enthusiasm. … Continue reading →

What else does an English car wear on its head in the Australian heat? Some years ago we were touring up the West Coast of Australia and stayed at a small Bed and Breakfast north of Geraldtown. Over Breakfast we … Continue reading →

Following on from the black and white period photos of chassis 23745, FRX 259 taken in the 1950s, some colour photos taken around 1978 are also of interest and were found in the same box of dolls. It is unusual … Continue reading →

Alvis interest in the Netherlands is as strong as anywhere with some stunning Alvis cars owned by very enthusiastic owners. Also workshops specialising in Classic Cars mean anyone touring in The Netherlands can find a very high level of expertise … Continue reading →

Can anyone help 3 once lovely TA 14s who are in need of very serious restoration. There is an advert on eBay under Alvis Classic Cars and bidding finishes tomorrow. There has only been 1 bid so far of £2200 … Continue reading →

For anyone contemplating or taking on the restoration of a Mulliners Saloon, suggest affixing this photograph on the wall of the garage for inspiration. This beautiful example lives in Europe and must replicate the sight that met first owners of … Continue reading →