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The early Allard Special's used lightweight construction and a relatively powerful American V8 engine. After World War II, Allard progressed from special builder to a motor manufacturer. His post-war cars continued to employ the same formula of lightweight construction and an abundance of American V8 power. It helped Allard establish a formidable competition record in the immediate post-war years. Although a relatively small shop, Sydney himself finished 3rd at LeMans in a J2 sports racer and won outright at the Monte Carlo Rally in a P-Type saloon.
The Allard M-Type was introduced in 1947 and was a more civilized version of the L Model. It had Allard's trademark independently suspended 'split' front axle and transverse-leaf rear end. The chassis was 6 inches longer than the K-Type, providing extra room to accommodate two rear passenger seats. The M was given Ford components, including the 3622cc flathead V8. Between 1947 and 1950, approximately 500 examples were produced.
This M-Series example was completed at the Clapham works in 1948. It was originally sold in London to a Mr. Thomas Oliver Wacher of Canterbury, Kent, England. The car would remain in Mr. Wacher's care until 1972, at which point he transferred ownership to his son-in-law, Mr. J.W. Mannington of Marden. The M-Series stayed in the Mannington family for the next 16 years, until passing it to Brian Sharp in 1988. Mr. Sharp had the car restored over the next several years to its original factory specifications. The work included building a new ash frame for the bodywork, and rebuilding all mechanical components. The current owner purchased the restored M-Series in 1998. Soon after, it was brought to the United States.
It is believed that the car has been driven just 5,000 miles since its restoration was completed.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2016
The Allard M-Type was introduced in 1947 and was a more civilized version of the L Model. It had Allard's trademark independently suspended 'split' front axle and transverse-leaf rear end. The chassis was 6 inches longer than the K-Type, providing extra room to accommodate two rear passenger seats. The M was given Ford components, including the 3622cc flathead V8. Between 1947 and 1950, approximately 500 examples were produced.
This M-Series example was completed at the Clapham works in 1948. It was originally sold in London to a Mr. Thomas Oliver Wacher of Canterbury, Kent, England. The car would remain in Mr. Wacher's care until 1972, at which point he transferred ownership to his son-in-law, Mr. J.W. Mannington of Marden. The M-Series stayed in the Mannington family for the next 16 years, until passing it to Brian Sharp in 1988. Mr. Sharp had the car restored over the next several years to its original factory specifications. The work included building a new ash frame for the bodywork, and rebuilding all mechanical components. The current owner purchased the restored M-Series in 1998. Soon after, it was brought to the United States.
It is believed that the car has been driven just 5,000 miles since its restoration was completed.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2016
2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $70,000
Lot was not sold
1948 Allard M-Type Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Allard M-Type
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
1948 Allard M1 Drophead Coupe Chassis#: 625g Sold for USD$80,300 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1948 Allard M-Series Drophead Coupé Chassis#: 705 Sold for USD$96,069 2014 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1948 ALLARD M-SERIES DROPHEAD COUPÉ Chassis#: 705 Sold for USD$73,032 2013 Bonhams : The December Sale | |
1948 Allard M-Type Chassis#: M321 Sold for USD$43,740 2012 Silverstone Classic Sale | |
1948 Allard M1 Drophead Coupe Chassis#: 81M834 Sold for USD$63,250 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1948 Allard M-Type Chassis#: 71M430P Sold for USD$22,000 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey |
Allard M-Types That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 Allard M-Type's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1948 Allard M1 Drophead Coupé | 81M705 | 2017 Bonhams : London Olympia | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1948 ALLARD M-SERIES DROPHEAD COUPE | 625 | 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | $50,000 | $70,000 |
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