4th May, 2025 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle May 2025 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction
1947 Alvis TA14 Barnard Woodie
***NO RESERVE*** Shooting Brake by Barnard of Norwich
Registration – GVF 535
Chassis No. – 20953
M.O.T. – Exempt
Odometer – 80,000
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. ‘GVF535’ is one of very few that made their way to Barnards of Norwich to receive a distinctive “Woody” estate body. For around ‘GVF535’s’ first 70 years, just three keepers got to enjoy this rare shooting brake. The previous owner became the fourth in 2018 with the current vendor acquiring ‘GVF535’ in 2020. This remarkable post war Alvis is now ready for its next chapter and is offered here with NO RESERVE.
Barnard of Norwich had been chain link fencing manufacturers before the war as well as general, commercial ironmongers. Immediately after a war making munitions and other military supplies they suddenly morphed into body and coachbuilders, seemingly with no prior experience. Their wood framed estate car body is certainly striking and mimicked a “Woody” style so popular in America. The Royal Blue livery blends impressively with some gleaming brightwork and the deeply varnished wood frame. The capacious interior is finished in tan leather which contrasts with the exterior blue very well indeed. Paintwork, bodywork and interior are all vendor rated as “average.”
‘GVF535’ is fitted with 1892cc inline four cylinder petrol engine with a single SU, type H, 4-inch side-draught carburettor. This setup originally produced around 65bhp which was surprisingly competitive for the day. The four speed, synchromesh manual gearbox was also quite advanced, too, as is the hypoid bevel final drive making for a more compact transmission tunnel. All mechanical facets of ‘GVF535’ are rated as “average.” What a remarkable and rare shooting break and an enticing ownership opportunity.
In summary:
- One of just a handful of TA14’s thought to be bodied by Barnard
- Just five owners to date despite this car’s 78 year age
- Exhibiting the very popular “Woody” aesthetic
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Auction: The Bolesworth Castle May 2025 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction, 4th May, 2025
Our May auction of classic, performance and supercars
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Saturday 3rd May,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 4th May, 9am - 12 noon
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