1950 Allard K2 Sport 2-Seater

In 1950 Allard introduced the K2, the improved version of Sidney Allard's road-going K1 sports car. It incorporated suspension refinements and a smoother aluminum body with cut-down doors. The K2 was offered a choice of four engines, all based on the popular Ford Flathead V-8, with a 3-speed manual transmission. Allard built 119 K2s through 1952.

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 specially 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.

The restoration of this car was completed in 2007. The owner acquired the car in 2003 completely disassembled, with parts stored in five different locations.