1947 Allard K1 Roadster

Between 1946 and 1959, Sydney Allard produced 1,900 cars. Most of these were family cars for the domestic market.

In 1946, Sir Sydney Allard launched his K1 Roadster using a stockpile of engines and parts not needed for the war effort. He produced just 151 of these cars during the next three years at the Chapham Works in London. Only 21 still exist worldwide with 11 residing in the United States. The K1 was never intended for export and was offered only in England and Scotland. These right-hand drive cars were equipped with a 1937-1938 Ford flat-head V8, producing 85 horsepower and capable of pushing the 2,460-pound car to 86 mph. The list price for the car was 850 English Pounds. Around 1980, this roadster was disassembled and shipped to the United States as 'car parts.' Around 15 years later, the 17 boxes were rescued from a warehouse and a three-year restoration occurred.

This example is one of the first cars produced and is quite possibly the oldest surviving Allard in existence.

Owners supplied their own engines for these cars. This car's power is supplied by a 239 cubic-inch British Ford flathead that develops 85 horsepower. The car has been restored to its as-original specifications. It has its original, as-delivered drive train and its convertible top.