1952 Allard K2 Roadster

For an all-too-brief period in the late 1940s and early 1950s, the name 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. This K2 left the London docks on April 21, 1952. Originally painted grey with a red leather interior and a black top and side curtains, the car was most likely sent to Noel Kirk Motors in Hollywood, California. George Barris did some modifications to the bodywork and Von Dutch did the wild yellow and black paint job at a later date for actor Jeff Cooper.