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Total Eclipse of the Sun.

Tickford DHC, chassis 22204, KGC 539 was the winner of the Post War Driving Tests this year at East Anglian Alvis Day. Less obvious to Spectators is that she is virtually certain to have been the cherished car of the … Continue reading

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Those magnificient men in their racing machines

Long before the name of Alvis was a gleam in T.G. John’s eye, the world of British Motor Racing was born. Probably if the question was asked in a Pub Quiz, many would submit the name of Brooklands but they … Continue reading

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June has busted out all over!!!

The picture of the Woodie last month has created considerable interest. The location has been identified as being next to the ‘Coat of Arms Bridge’, Stivichall, Coventry, Warwickshire. For those who wish to visit, the Postcode is CV3 6PY. Maybe … Continue reading

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We live in interesting times

Before the June Post we shall know the identity of the next Government of Great Britain. One lesser known fact relating to June 8th is that hopefully 2 TA 14s will have found new homes on that Day. The Dorset … Continue reading

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Turneth the wheel, roll out The Alvis.

As our cars look to venture forth, many just on Sunny days for short jaunts, twas not ever thus. The 1954-55 AOC Membership Year Book declares a time when Fourteens were out mixing it with the best! On the 7th/8th … Continue reading

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Easter Bonnets

This Cartoon by ‘Apsley’, links a rather charming typo with a lovely Drawing from 1997, just right to bring out again for Easter. Who has not seen that look from their Fourteen!  As the Motoring Season starts in earnest there … Continue reading

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Roll on Spring

Eileen and Terry report from their travels in Ca. Quite a lot of recent TB 14 activity recently, particularly bearing in mind that only 100 were made. Barn find, chassis 23590 has now found a new home and moved from … Continue reading

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Depths of Winter

Chassis 20972, Tickford Dhc., JTF 96 was owned by Arthur Holt M.P. who was a Member of The Liberal Party. He was elected to represent the Constituency of Bolton West in 1951 and was an M.P. for 13 years. At … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

Hoping everyone has had a very good Christmas despite most of the Country suffering from colds and bugs possibly due to unseasonally warm weather. Very grateful to the two Fourteen owners who have agreed to provide headlamp glasses and rims … Continue reading

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Christmas is coming

As Advent begins, many of our cars are settling down to wait until Spring before they emerge into the sunlight and remind their owners of the few little jobs they really, really would like done. Hopefully they have all had … Continue reading

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