1931 Alvis TJ 12/50 'Duck's Back'
Registration no. GO 5762 Chassis no. 13610

Bonhams MPH September Auction - Live Auction with Bidding in the Socially Distanced Room, Online, Telephone and Absentee Bidding|20 September 2020, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1931 Alvis TJ 12/50 'Duck's Back'
Registration no. GO 5762
Chassis no. 13610

Odometer Reading: TBA
MoT: Exempt

*Full restoration completed earlier this year
*Offered with original Buff logbook
*New ash body frame

Bruce Hudson's 'British Light Cars 1930-1939' said of the latter 12/50 model range "it helped to reinstate Alvis' reputation for reliable, straight-forward cars that gave long periods of trouble-free service." This model began life as a saloon that is believed to have been taken off the road in 1960. The project was started by the previous owner who completely disassembled the car, keeping every component boxed. The saloon body being beyond repair was scrapped in the 1970s. Bought by the enthusiast vendor in 2016 it has enjoyed a full restoration completed earlier this year and covered few miles since completion. The coachwork has been replaced by an all-new, coach-painted, duck's-back style body with new ash and marine-ply frame: the vendor says the bodywork is very good, the coachpaint good. The interior has very good seats (trimmed in vinyl) and the mahogany dashboard (like the door cards and flooring, described as very good) houses correct instruments. Engine starting, running and presentation is said to be very good and the running gear is said to be very good – the axles and gearbox have been re-built. The electrics are said to be very good. Some history accompanies this lot. Offering an affordable route into Vintage Sports-Car Club events this Alvis is ready to be enjoyed by its new custodian.

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 75/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 19/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 4
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 4

INTERIOR TOTAL: 13/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 2
Seats: 4
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4

Car History File: 3

Saleroom notices

Please note this lot is a 'Beetle back', not a 'Duck's Back' as catalogued. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of this lot: click here

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