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Following the note about Norfolk boat builders last month, this interesting photo of ‘Ash’ Body Frames has come to light from Alvis papers. Looks like a group of Duncan frames. The juxtaposition of frames with the boat really sets the … Continue reading →

Major fettling over winter can sometimes result in an engine needing to be run in. Alvis thought of that and produced a handy running in guide that has now been put up on the Technical Section of this site. It … Continue reading →

Warning!!! Do not look at the sale prices for Aston Martin DB4s. Long term TA 14 owners would be ill advised to look too closely at Dealer prices for TA 14s in 1977. A 1948 Saloon was up for £1495, … Continue reading →

Many times when someone is looking for a TB 14 they can prove quite hard to find but not at the moment. Chassis 23513 is coming up for Auction at the end of the month in Perth, Scotland and looks … Continue reading →

Coming up for sale at Auction on Saturday 22nd September is this very tidy Carbodies Drophead. Chassis 22038, JYE 909 has been with the current owner since 2013. The estimate is £21-£24k plus buyer’s premium. I am advised there is … Continue reading →

It is really lovely when a period photograph comes to light and even better when we have direct links to the early owners. LYD 995, chassis 23763 is one such Mulliners. A photo taken in 1951 at North Hill, Minehead, … Continue reading →

Two Tickfords have been sought for some years by family Members of original owners. Amazingly they both surfaced within a week of each other. JUL 110, chassis 21100 is currently available to purchase, located in Kidderminster. The asking price is … Continue reading →

Over 100 years ago, several photographs were taken of my grandfather in this car. To this day they reside in an ageing family photo Album at the top of the bookcase. It is an example of how much motoring memorabilia, … Continue reading →

She may not be wearing a Red Triangle but our Fourteens can trace their heritage back to before the American revolution. Whilst Karl Benz took out a patent on the first Motor Car, many years before, the world’s first self … Continue reading →

The 3 litre prototype for the TA 21 is now for sale in America and was in fact the first of the 3 prototypes to be adapted and bodied. Great that she still survives but bit of a squeeze for … Continue reading →