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1948 Alvis TA14. And, like all Alvis cars, Alvis only supplied the chassis, drive train, and underpinnings with all being custom bodied by coachbuilders.
The Story of This Particular Car:
The TA-series Alvis was a new model offered after the close of World War II, from 1946 onward. Power for the TA was derived from a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine and four-speed manual transmission which were both slightly improved from their prewar configurations. Three body styles were offered: a Sports Saloon by Mulliner, as well as Drophead Coupes by either Carbodies or Tickford.
Despite the TA 14’s origin as a premiere postwar model designed to reinvigorate Alvis’ production facilities towards civilian vehicles, it did better than anyone had hoped. More TA 14s were produced than any other model in the company’s history. It is further believed by the Alvis Owner’s Club that more examples have also survived than any other model, with much of this owed to the robust design and construction. By the end of 1950, the TA 14 had been phased out of production and replaced by the more powerful TA 21.
This particular TA 14 is clothed in the striking Drophead Coupe body supplied by Carbodies, one of just 400 examples believed produced. According to records from the Alvis Owner’s Club, the car was dispatched on 30 August 1948 to the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. where its first owner was employed as the Civil Air attaché. Nearly 40 years later, it appears for sale in a 1986 Alvis Club publication.
More recently, this TA 14 passed through collections in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Sun City West, Arizona prior to acquisition by the consignor in March 2005. It should be noted that several of the car’s previous owners were active members of the Alvis Owner’s Club who were enthusiastic and fastidious stewards of this particular chassis. As such, this nicely preserved TA 14 presently indicates fewer than 48,800 actual miles at time of cataloguing.
While within the consignor’s collection, this stately 1948 Alvis TA 14 Drophead Coupe by Carbodies has been carefully preserved and thoughtfully maintained. With fewer than 400 examples of its kind produced, this chassis is presented showing actual mileage and having benefitted from many years of enthusiast ownership. One would be hard pressed to find a more attractive postwar Alvis.
43184 is turned out to head the 1S51 1227 PLM-EDN for her first revenue earning work in her new Inter City Executive livery. Unfortunately she was running 40 late by the time she reached the outskirts of Teignmouth. Nevertheless we can live with that as she looks so smart and gives us all something interesting to photograph on the Cross Country services. 43303 on the back.
Doug Harrop Photography • August 2, 1986
Chicago & North Western SD50s No. 7000, 7001, and 7002 pull a 12-car executive special from deep shadow into muted sunshine on the Union Pacific in Echo Canyon, Utah.
The special moved participants between Chicago, Illinois to the Association of American Railroads meeting in Oakland, California.
I thought this executive type portrait was appropriate for the hawk today, so here it is. Reminds me of the corporate portraits I have seen hanging at various corporate headquarters.
Intercity Executive livery HST powercar No.43184 is seen at Little Eaton working the 1S55 1427 Plymouth - Edinburgh 7/8/22. (Taken using a pole)
The Day Gas rolls eastward on the 10th Sub east of Perma, MT with BNSF 9823 sporting its Executive “cream and green” paint. It was nice to finally bag an executive mac leader and it being a pair of mac’s didn’t hurt either.
For the 2nd night in a row, CN M391 had a worthy leader. While it may not have been the same quality trio, it was another one that is still in the BNSF family, SD70MAC 9700. Running on clear signals, the train builds speed as they head for Battle Creek to work before terminating at Kirk Yard.
Nearing the spur to the W.A. Parish plant, BNSF 9687 leads loaded coal train C BKMSLP1 06B along the Galveston Sub south of Rosenberg, under some high-tension power lines running out of the plant.
I had envisioned some kind of glint shot with this train, and I think this here turned out quite nice.
Thompsons, TX 5/9/2022
Airline: London Executive Aviation
Aircraft: Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300
Registration: G-KALS CN: 20106
On a morning of the sun playing games with the clouds, the Day Gas is on its return trip eastward from Pipeline to Missoula. There was a nice pile of ballast to gain some elevation here at East Eddy to frame the Day Gas between the searchlights guarding the main and siding.
Attempting a pacing shot while manually cranking down the windows plus downshifting into 3rd gear is quite the experience. Nonetheless the South Local headed by BNSF 9625 is crusing south on the Casper Sub near Durkee on the sunny morning of May 22, 2025.
Executive Ellen went to the dentist for a routine cleaning but found out that she needed more extensive work. Normally she doesn't flinch at dental work but Ellen has already had many uncomfortable issues and doctors appointments over the last couple months and she's getting frustrated.
She still didn't want to put down her coffee cup though :-)
The dentist's office is from the new Assembly Square set.....
I never thought in a million years I'd see another Executive MAC leading but I guess I was wrong! BNSF 9653, I assume a rare PTC equipped MAC leads train 734 around Nickajack lake and up Raccoon Mountain into Chattanooga. This was absolutely one of my favorite chases, especially with the 70MAC leading! Descriptions of each shot will be attached below.
While in the absolute last specks of light CP 2-230 with a surprise guest BNSF 9783 leading the way takes the curve at Newcastle. Certainly a rare moment of nicer power making it past Toronto onto the Belleville. Almost worth the painfully bad lighting to see it happen!
No longer flying under the call-sign "Marine One", "Executive One" takes the outgoing Presidential family on a departing flight around Washington D.C. before heading to Andrews AFB, right down the river. Thanks Obamas...it's been real!
Taken from Crystal City - Arlington, VA
Ominous Executives.
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ideeën overbrengen neerdalende wrakken achtervolgde graven nadenkende substantie impregnerende schaduwen musing revoluties,
Ausgabe düstere Befehle falsche Verletzungen Straflosigkeit ahnte Seelen zeigen virtuos Begegnung Angelegenheiten feuchten Gewölbe zunehmende Knochen,
ballaí scanrúil sásúil gráscacha ghathanna scéaraithe dhúnadh suíomhanna iontráil pointí comhlachais neamhchinntithe,
مبالغات غير محسوسة تتلاشى أشكال السيول الوقت مغلقة الأبواب اللعين اتجاهات صامتة الوعي الهاوية النفوس,
矛盾したレッスン尋問手続き苦しみの耐え難い苦い歩み石月の絶望的な心つそうな観察絶望的な猛禽の障壁復讐の恐怖の細胞恐怖細胞.
Steve.D.Hammond.
Our grandson took after his father, who has always loved to create his own delicious food. Matthew went to a cooking school to learn everything about the "art of cuisine." These are just a few samples of his creations! I envy the diners he serves!
Welcome to the 14th floor, Smithers.
Thank you sir. I'm honored by the promotion.
You're an executive now, Smithers. Here is your executive washroom key. Don't abuse the privilege.
I wouldn't think of it, sir.
In other words, keep it zipped up, Smithers. Except when in appropriate use, of course.
Of course, sir.
Mind the mirrored ceilings. And the towel girls.
Towel girls? There's. . . towel girls?
We're all about provding jobs here, Smithers.
Very commendable, sir. But I. . . I think I have to use the bathroom now, if that's ok.
Certainly, Smithers. Most of us find that we do. All the time.
43184 is seen on its inaugural run in its new 1980’s Intercity Executive livery departing York on 1S51
6/7/22
Might as well have a going away pic of 43184 in Intercity Executive livery. Seen at Elford on the back of 1V44 0611 Leeds - Plymouth 11/7/22.
The Executive Skybox - Enjoy a sexy modern furnished skybox with a great changeable background scene to fit your style. Great animation poses, 150 Prims for your added touch, security orb for your peace of mind, and private parcel settings for your comfort. Only $250L per week. You must come take a look as you will be glad you did.
- Mention Flickr to Miguelito Cooperstone after you rent and you will get 2 free days added to your rental. - LM - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchin/238/83/602
A section of the facade of the WU Executive Academy at Vienna University of Economics and Business.
NO.MAD Arquitectos, Madrid
I never thought in a million years I'd see another Executive MAC leading but I guess I was wrong! BNSF 9653, I assume a rare PTC equipped MAC leads train 734 around Nickajack lake and up Raccoon Mountain into Chattanooga. This was absolutely one of my favorite chases, especially with the 70MAC leading! Descriptions of each shot will be attached below.