1953 Allard K3

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Roadster Chassis Num: K3/3189   Sold for $110,000 at 2009 RM Auctions. Sold for $151,250 at 2012 Gooding & Company. The K3 Allard was an attempt to make the J2-X a more civilized vehicle. It was introduced at the 1952 London Motor Show and used a twin-tube steel chassis with a semi-independent swing axle front end and a DeDion rear axle with inboard mounted drum brakes. The body was clothed in alloy and there was a single bench seat that could accommodate three adults. There were twin fuel tanks in the rear fenders to allow more luggage room in the trunk, wind-up glass windows, and a cloth covered convertible top. Of the 62 Allard K3's produced, 57 examples were sent across the Atlantic. Most were sent without the engines to American dealers who would then install a V8 engine of the purchaser's choice. Most owners selected the Cadillac engine along with period speed equipment to further enhance the drivability. This Allard K3 was sent to Sports Car Inc., on March 14th of 1953. It had a black top and side curtains. In the mid-1990s, it was given a body-off restoration by RM Restorations. It remains in excellent condition in modern times. The car is powered by a 331 cubic-inch Chrysler Hemi V8 engine with dual four-barrel carburetors. There is a Stayfast canvas top, side curtains and painted knock-off wire wheels with a spare wheel and tire. In 2009, this Allard K3 Roadster was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Arizona auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was expected to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. As bidding came to a close the lot had been sold for the sum of $110,000 including buyer's premium. By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009

Auction Sales Information
Auction	Automobiles of Arizona
Estimated Value:	$150,000-$200,000
Sale Price	$110,000
Auction	Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl
Estimated Value:	$150,000-$180,000
Sale Price	$151,250

Event	Group
Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl	1911-1957
Automobiles of Arizona	1947-1955