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The Allard K1 was introduced in 1946 and most were powered by either Ford or Mercury flathead V8 engines. The K1 was succeeded by the J1, which was a shortened version of the K1 intended for sprints and trials. A four-seater M1 model also soon became available.
Just like the J1 became the J2, the K1 became the K2 in 1950. It had a redesigned aluminum body, the leaf springs were changed for coils, and a DeDion rear setup was optional, as were wire wheels.
Most Allards were sent to the United States and shipped to R/P Imported Motor Car Company in New York City, where engines were installed. The cars were then sent to dealers. This particular example, however, was invoiced directly to Jack Pry in Washington, D.C.
It was dispatched from the works on February 12th, having been ordered the previous November. It was built in left-hand drive form and given a Chrysler Hemi engine, to be fitted in America. It had a DeDion rear axle and the body was painted in Ivory with black fenders and wire wheels. The upholstery was black with ivory piping.
Later owners of this Allard included Fred Asch Jr., Lorene Altemus, Clarence Tasadine, and Randy Lenz, according to Colin Warnes of the Allard Registry.
While in the care of Mr. Lenz, the car was given a restoration, sometime around 1991. At the time of the car's restoration, the original Ford three-speed transmission was replaced with a four-speed Muncie unit. The Chrysler engine is in its original configuration, including the two-barrel Carter carburetor. The color was changed to deep blue, and a matching leather interior was installed.
This Allard has Jaguar XK 120 bumpers in both the front and the rear. Jaguar E-Type splined rear hubs have also been installed.
This Allard has a matching blue top and side curtains. It has a rare side-mount spare, and the original transmission is still with the car.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2016
Just like the J1 became the J2, the K1 became the K2 in 1950. It had a redesigned aluminum body, the leaf springs were changed for coils, and a DeDion rear setup was optional, as were wire wheels.
Most Allards were sent to the United States and shipped to R/P Imported Motor Car Company in New York City, where engines were installed. The cars were then sent to dealers. This particular example, however, was invoiced directly to Jack Pry in Washington, D.C.
It was dispatched from the works on February 12th, having been ordered the previous November. It was built in left-hand drive form and given a Chrysler Hemi engine, to be fitted in America. It had a DeDion rear axle and the body was painted in Ivory with black fenders and wire wheels. The upholstery was black with ivory piping.
Later owners of this Allard included Fred Asch Jr., Lorene Altemus, Clarence Tasadine, and Randy Lenz, according to Colin Warnes of the Allard Registry.
While in the care of Mr. Lenz, the car was given a restoration, sometime around 1991. At the time of the car's restoration, the original Ford three-speed transmission was replaced with a four-speed Muncie unit. The Chrysler engine is in its original configuration, including the two-barrel Carter carburetor. The color was changed to deep blue, and a matching leather interior was installed.
This Allard has Jaguar XK 120 bumpers in both the front and the rear. Jaguar E-Type splined rear hubs have also been installed.
This Allard has a matching blue top and side curtains. It has a rare side-mount spare, and the original transmission is still with the car.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2016
2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $130,000
Sale Price :
USD $112,000
2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000
Sale Price :
USD $137,500
1952 Allard K2 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Allard K2
(Data based on Model Year 1952 sales)
1952 Allard K2 Special Roadster Chassis#: 91K 3019 Sold for USD$117,600 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1952 ALLARD K2 Chassis#: 91K3017 Sold for USD$112,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1952 Allard K2 Roadster Chassis#: K23127 Sold for USD$84,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1952 Allard K2 Chassis#: 91K3021 Sold for USD$242,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1952 Allard K2 Roadster Chassis#: 91K-3017 Sold for USD$137,500 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1952 Allard K2 Roadster Chassis#: K26015 Sold for USD$104,500 2014 RM Auctions - Hershey | |
1952 Allard K2 Roadster Chassis# K23127 Chassis#: K23127 Sold for USD$100,000 2012 Mecum - Monterey, CA | |
1952 Allard K2 Roadster Chassis#: K2029 Sold for USD$104,500 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla | |
1952 Allard K2 'Factory Special' Roadster Chassis#: 91K3019 Sold for USD$118,250 2012 RM-Automobiles of Arizona | |
1952 Allard K2 Sold for USD$63,250 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | |
1952 ALLARD K2 ROADSTER Chassis#: 91K3019 Sold for USD$198,000 2007 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2007 |
Allard K2s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1952 Allard K2's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1952 Allard K2 Roadster | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1952 ALLARD K2 ROADSTER | K2 3126 | 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $80,000 | $120,000 |
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