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1951 Allard J2 Roadster

  • Chassis Number: 99J1787
The Allard J2 was powered by the reliable Ford flathead engine and was easily modified and maintained. There was a split beam swinging arm front suspension with coil springs and a deDion-style live axle with inboard drum brakes. The brakes were sourced from the Jaguar XK 120 but modified to better suit the much lighter Allard. The bodies were simplistic two-seaters with cycle fenders and a pair of Brooklands aeroscreens.

This example is chassis number 99J1787. It was shipped new to the United States dealer Roy Richter near the close of November 1950. It was raced by 'Boss' Clark, a movie house owner in Lynwood, Washington, and raced under his own sponsorship as 'The Guild 45th.' This Allard was originally fitted with a Cadillac engine and raced at Santa Barbara and at other locations on the west coast. The split front axle with replaced with a straight unit early in its life to improve the handling. It still retains this modification in modern times. It is believed that this car was also used in the movie Written on the Wind from 1958, starring Rock Hudson and Lauren Bacall.

In March of 1962, the car was sold to the wife of Jack A. Goffette. While in their care, the car was given a 1957 Corvette 283 cubic-inch V8 engine and mated to a four-speed Corvette transmission. The car still has both of these items. The Goffettes used the Allard in competition at the Seattle International Raceway and at Thunderhill.

The car would pass through several more owners before coming into the care of the current owners. Since then, it has been given a restoration with no expenses spared on performance or quality.

In 2009, this Corvette-powered Roadster was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Amelia Island auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $200,000 - $250,000. The lot was sold for $154,000, including the buyer's premium. The car returned to auction, this time at RM Sotheby's Monterey 2021 sale where it had a pre-auction estimated value of $225,000 - $275,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had sold for $224,000 inclusive of the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009

2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $275,000 
Sale Price :
USD $224,000

2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000 
Sale Price :
USD $154,000

1951 Allard J2 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Allard J2

(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
1951 Allard J2X
Chassis#: 3074
Sold for USD$346,000
  2023 Bonhams : Quail
 
1951 ALLARD J2
Chassis#: 1788
Sold for USD$313,000
  2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
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1951 Allard J2 Roadster
Chassis#: 99J2123
Sold for USD$207,200
  2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
1951 Allard J2 image  1951 Allard J2 image  
1951 Allard J2
Chassis#: 99J 1787
Sold for USD$224,000
  2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1951 Allard J2 Roadster
Chassis#: 99J1974
Sold for USD$225,213
  2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival
 
1951 ALLARD J2
Chassis#: 99J2121
Sold for USD$275,000
  2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction
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1951 Allard J2X Replica
Sold for USD$16,500
  2015 Russo & Steele : Monterey
 
1951 Allard J2
Chassis#: 99J2121
Sold for USD$330,000
  2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
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1951 Allard J2
Chassis#: J2089
Sold for USD$243,432
  2011 RM Auctions - London
 
1951 Allard J2
Sold for USD$154,000
  2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island
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1951 Allard J2
Chassis#: 1912
Sold for USD$308,000
  2008 Gooding & Company
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1951 Allard J2-X LeMans Race Car
Sold for USD$313,500
  2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction
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1951 ALLARD J2 CADILLAC LEMANS RACE CAR
Chassis#: 2
Sold for USD$330,000
  2004 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2004
 

Allard J2s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1951 Allard J2's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1951 ALLARD J299J21212023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $275,000$350,000
1951 Allard J299J 21232020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey $300,000$350,000
1951 ALLARD J299J21212016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge $325,000$375,000

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