1947 Allard K1 Roadster

The K1 was never intended for export and was offered only in the United Kingdom. This Allard was delivered new to Ireland in 1949. The second owner brought it to the United States in 1980. The current owner acquired it in 1998. A complete restoration was completed in 1999.

The K1 roadster had been launched in 1946 by Sidney Allard, using a stockpile of engines and parts not needed for the war effort. He produced only 151 of these cars during the next three years at the Chapham Works in London. Only 21 model K-1 Allards still exist worldwide - 11 in the United States.

The cars were equipped with a 221 cubic-inch Ford flathead V-8 that produced 85 horsepower.