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1948 Alvis Duncan 2-Door Coupe ****** One of Only 27 Built – Rare Coachbuilt Alvis by Aeronautical Engineer Ian Duncan

United Kingdom • 4 May 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1948 Alvis TA14 Duncan is a rare find, one of only four believed to be roadworthy today. Featuring a unique Sports Saloon body crafted by Ian Duncan, this classic car presents a unique ownership opportunity, though it's listed in average condition, suggesting some reconditioning may be desired.

Condition

4

The listing mentions that the paintwork, bodywork, and interior are all rated as 'average.' Additionally, all mechanical facets are also rated as 'average.' This indicates evident cosmetic and mechanical wear, aligning with the 'Average' condition criteria.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

87,376 miles

Reg Number:

810XUV

RHD/LHD:

RHD

MOT – Exempt Despite Alvis completely losing its factory to German bombs in 1940, they were making cars again as soon as the war ended.

Their first post-war model was the TA14 or “Fourteen.” Alvis produced the TA14 as rolling chassis with them going on to coachbuilders like Tickford and Mulliners to have bodies fitted.

‘810XUV’ is one of just 27 that made their way to Ian Duncan’s ex-canning factory in North Walsham, Norfolk.

Here, Duncan would craft and fit a distinctive Sports Saloon body with the resulting cars costing more than double that of a standard TA14.

‘810XUV’ was first registered in January 1948 in Norfolk as JAH 263, with the car spending most of its early life in East Anglia.

‘810XUV’ would be taken to Ireland in the late 2000’s and was allocated its current registration number upon its return to the UK.

‘810XUV’ has been in current ownership since 2021 with little or no use since then.

It is believed that just four examples of the TA14 Duncan remain in a roadwort...