1949 Alvis TA14, 1892cc. Registration number KLP 11 (see tex...

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£3,300

1949 Alvis TA14, 1892cc. Registration number KLP 11 (see text). Chassis number 22999. Engine number not known.
The Alvis TA14 was one of the first British cars to go into production after WW2, although in reality it was a mildly modified version of the pre-war 1938 12/70 and not a new car at all. Despite this, it was Alvis’s post-war best-seller – a fact more relevant when one considers how much Alvis moved upmarket after the TA14. The pre-war specification means cart springs and mechanically operated brakes, although the track was slightly wider and the wheelbase was lengthened. The engine was bored out by an extra 50cc to 2.0-litres, but extra weight over the 12/70 means the TA was not really any quicker, topping out at 75mph.
The Fourteen running chassis was to have the widest range of body styles of any Alvis Model. Three main styles were promoted to delight the post war purchaser. The saloon car by Mulliners, the Drop Head Coupe by Carbodies and the two seater TB 14 roadster by A. P. Metalcraft. Some 3311 cars were built, the final chassis no. 23830 ran off the production line in December 1950
KLP was re registered with DVLA in 1984 but their details state it was built in 1910 and that the engine size is 1595cc, it is not taxed or on SORN. It was restored by our deceased vendor and the paperwork has been lost. It should be noted that the build plate has a cut out in it and may have come from another car, also DVLA state the colour is maroon. There are keys with the car.