One car, resembling the Bugatti Type 57 "tank" cars, appeared at Le Mans, unfortunately without success. Brussels coachbuilder F.J. Bidée produced some innovative and elegant designs. These Belgian sports models formed the basis of the TB 14, a twin carburetter, 68 bhp, sports version with a rather bulbous body by AP Metalcraft. Many of these were left hand drive, the 14 being the first Alvis chassis to allow this option in the export-conscious postwar days. The grille on this model was not on traditional Alvis lines and not calculated to appeal to the more conservative buyer. Top speed went up to 80 mph. It seems that a number of the LHD TB 14s were sold on the domestic market.
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