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c.1948 Alvis TA14 Rolling Chassis – Entered from the Alyth Collection

United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 67

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1948 Alvis TA14 is a rolling chassis, part of a collection stored for over 30 years, and is now up for sale. While mostly complete, it needs a full restoration, presenting an opportunity for a custom build or ambitious coachbuilding project.

Condition

3

The car is listed as a 'complete rolling chassis ripe for restoration.' This indicates that while it is substantially complete, it requires a complete overhaul, meaning it has several mechanical issues and cosmetic problems. The need for substantial reconditioning aligns with a 'Below Average' condition rating.

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Manual

Transmission:

[Chassis No]

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

S44 TEM

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Entering production in 1946, the new Alvis TA14 was a successful update of the pre-war 12/70 (designed by George Lanchester).

With a two-inch longer wheelbase and four-inch wider track as well as some additional chassis bracing, it offered an improved ride and sharper handling.

Credited with 65bhp, its 1,892cc OHV four-cylinder engine was mated to a four-speed manual gearbox (with synchromesh on the top three gears) which drove the rear wheels viâ a hypoid back axle.

Reputedly capable of over 75mph and accelerating from 0-60mph in 22secs., the model employed Girling twin leading-shoe drum brakes all round.

While the majority were supplied as Mulliner-bodied four-door saloons, the TA14 could also be had with two-door Drophead Coupé coachwork by Carbodies or Tickford, with a small handful receiving more bespoke coachwork.

Some 3,311 examples are said to have been produced during the four years of production.

Nothing is known of this TA14 prior to its acquisition as a rolling chassi...