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Sidney Herbert Allard built a reputation in England as a prominent builder of competitive racers. The Allard Motor Company was founded in 1946, though Sidney had been building and modifying vehicles since the mid-1930's. The post war automobiles were mostly powered by Ford flathead V8s and often fitted with Sidney's own intake manifolds and cylinder heads. His J2X Sports Racers utilized the Cadillac and Chrysler OHV V8's continuing the tradition of American power in a British alloy body. Allard cars were seen at most every sports car race in 1950's.
For an all-too-brief period in the late 1940s and early 1950s, the name of Allard was one of the most revered of all motor manufacturers. The company's road cars were some of the most popular among wealthy enthusiasts, especially in the United States. The racing versions were more than competitive on the track, and the company's founder, Sidney Allard, was one of Britain's leading competitive drivers, winning the British Hillclimb Championship in 1949 and the Monte Carlo Rally in 1952.
The design of the Allard K2 was a modern car with European design influences, seating for two, small trunk area, and a monstrous American V8 engine. The standard engine was the 3.6-liter Ford, but Mercury, Chrysler or Cadillac V8 engines were able to fit under the bonnet. Production lasted from 1950 through 1952 with a total of 119 examples being constructed.
For an all-too-brief period in the late 1940s and early 1950s, the name of Allard was one of the most revered of all motor manufacturers. The company's road cars were some of the most popular among wealthy enthusiasts, especially in the United States. The racing versions were more than competitive on the track, and the company's founder, Sidney Allard, was one of Britain's leading competitive drivers, winning the British Hillclimb Championship in 1949 and the Monte Carlo Rally in 1952.
The design of the Allard K2 was a modern car with European design influences, seating for two, small trunk area, and a monstrous American V8 engine. The standard engine was the 3.6-liter Ford, but Mercury, Chrysler or Cadillac V8 engines were able to fit under the bonnet. Production lasted from 1950 through 1952 with a total of 119 examples being constructed.
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This Allard roadster is completely authentic, with the exception of the front and rear bumpers, which were missing when acquired by the current owner in 2003.
It is the fourth of 119 Allard K2 models built. When it was built motor mounts for a Cadillac 331 cubic-inch V-8 motor were installed - and that is the motor in this car (a never used, Cadillac crate engine).
The J2, which was built in 1950-51, was especially designed for the American market. This car was shipped to R-P motors in New York City in July of 1950. Several engines were available, including a Ford 239 cubic-inch V-8, a Chrysler 331 cubic-inch V-8 and the Cadillac 331 cubic-inch V-8, which is installed in this car.
Restoration of this car was completed in 2007. The owner acquired the car in 2003 completely disassembled, with parts stored in five different locations.
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It features the fold-down windshield, which appeared on many early K2 cars.
Other noteworthy features including 'full moon' hub caps, single blade bumpers, and wind wings shaped to match the contours of the doors (when opened).
This K2 was built in England but has spent most of its life in the United States. Several engines were available, including a Ford 239 cubic-inch V-8, a Chrysler 331 cubic-inch V-8 and a Cadillac 331 cubic-inch V-8, which is installed in this car.
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