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The cars built by Sydney Allard were renowned for their large American V8 engines, British-built lightweight chassis, minimalistic bodies, and exclusivity. The Allard K3, introduced in 1952, was intended as a more civilized and refined variant of the J2 and J2X track models. Although 'tamed,' it retained the traditional Allard qualities including one of the most potent engines of its era, the 331 cubic-inch Chrysler Hemi four-barrel engine. 
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Chassis #: K3-3261
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Auction entries : 3The Allard Motor Company was founded in 1945 and based in Clapham High Street, London. Early mechanical components were sourced from the abundant Ford parts accumulated during World War II, installed in a newly designed steel chassis, and clothed with lightweight body shells designed by Allard. Cycle fender, starkly trimmed 2-seater competition cars established the company's reputation, and road-going variants helped to ensure the company's prosperity by capitalizing on the sports car-starved market. Clad in hand-formed aluminum coachwork in street trim or stripped down for racing, these sports cars/highly competitive international race cars were powered by overhead valve engines by Cadillac, Chrysler, Buick, and Oldsmobile, or Ford and Mercury flatheads. In 1950, Sydney Allard and Tom Cole drove a Cadillac-Allard J2 to third overall at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.Allard K1
The first of the 'K' Series was the K1, introduced in 1946 and built through 1948 with approximately 151 units constructed. Thomsons of Wolverton created the 106-inch wheelbase chassis from stamped steel channel sections, and side rails and cross members were designed to accommodate the Allard trailing link, transverse leaf independent front suspension and live rear axle. Ford (Britain) and Mercury (Canadian) L-Head V8s (the same engine options as the J1) provided the power and were paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Allard K2
The K2 of 1950 was an improved version of the road-going K1 sports car with suspension refinements and a smoother aluminum body with cut-down doors. A total of 119 examples were built through 1952.Allard K3
Unlike the pontoon-fendered bodies of the J2 and J2X (extended wheelbase), the K3 wore contemporary enveloping bodywork, similarly styled to the Palm Beach, and stretched over the 100-inch wheelbase of the J2X. It had a steel tube ladder frame with coil spring deDion rear suspension and Allard's split beam front axle with coil springs and tube shocks.
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Chassis #: K3 3277
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Auction entries : 2The Allard K3 models exported to the United States were usually delivered sans engine; the empty bay would be filled upon arrival with the American overhead valve V-8 and transmission of the first owner's choice, usually Cadillac or Chrysler.Intended for touring use, these high-performance 're-bodied Palm Beach' sports cars found just 62 buyers, with the lion's share (57) being sent to the United States. The Allard K3 remained true to the company's traditional values of blistering straightaway speed matched by equally impressive styling. Its 'Palm Beach' bodywork was modern, its J2-sourced architecture was tried-and-true, and its larger V8s were among the most potent of its era, but the combination failed to find a niche, and it had the fewest sales of the 'K'-Series.
by Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2024

Roadster
Chassis #: K3-3261
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The first of the 'K' Series was the K1, introduced in 1946 and built through 1948 with approximately 151 units constructed. Thomsons of Wolverton created the 106-inch wheelbase chassis from stamped steel channel sections, and side rails and cross members were designed to accommodate the Allard trailing link, transverse leaf independent front suspension and live rear axle. Ford (Britain) and Mercury (Canadian) L-Head V8s (the same engine options as the J1) provided the power and were paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Allard K2
The K2 of 1950 was an improved version of the road-going K1 sports car with suspension refinements and a smoother aluminum body with cut-down doors. A total of 119 examples were built through 1952.Allard K3
Unlike the pontoon-fendered bodies of the J2 and J2X (extended wheelbase), the K3 wore contemporary enveloping bodywork, similarly styled to the Palm Beach, and stretched over the 100-inch wheelbase of the J2X. It had a steel tube ladder frame with coil spring deDion rear suspension and Allard's split beam front axle with coil springs and tube shocks.

Roadster
Chassis #: K3 3277
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by Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2024
Related Reading : Allard K3 History
The Allard J1 was introduced at the conclusion of World War II. America was anxious to return to racing and this vehicle offered superior sporting characteristics which were sought by privateers. It was powered by a 3.6-liter Ford V8 engine that was matted to a three-speed manual gearbox. The engine was the vehicles largest drawbacks often suffering from overheating and lack of power. A unique....
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8 cyl., 239.03 CID., 95.00hp
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