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1951 Allard K2 Roadster

1951 Allard K2 Roadster – $147,500

The Allard K2 was produced until 1952, with just 119 built. The few imported to the U.S. were quickly adopted by road racers and were exceptionally successful.

History:

If hot rods were invented in England, Sidney Allard would surely have created them. Allard’s first production models appeared in 1946 with “flathead” Ford V-8 power. Soon after, Allard shoehorned the new OHV V-9s into his J2 and K2 models. The Cadillac V-8 to be obtained from the U.S. was immediately installed into Allard’s own J2 racing car that entered into the 1950 Tour of Sicily and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Allard finished third overall. Allard also scored highly at Monte CarCarlo, Watkins Glen, Pebble Beach, and Sebring, where his J2s finished first and second in 1950.

Building upon the success of the road-going K1, Allard launched the sleeker K2 in 1950. A 3.6-liter Ford V-8 was standard, but buyers could also specify Mercury, Cadillac, Chrysler and even Oldsmobile “Rocket” V-8 engines. The K2 was produced until 1952, with just 119 built. The few imported to the U.S. were quickly adopted by road racers and were exceptionally successful.

It was 1992 when we sourced and then restored this very special Allard K2 Roadster from the original family owners. Its new and still present owner, an Allard aficionado and vintage motorsports enthusiast, was delighted. Superb history, superb documentation accompanied this historically significant car. It had been specially ordered from Sidney Allard with Chrysler Hemi power, De Deion independent rear suspension, and that special side-mounted spare tire. Following restoration, it was exhibited at a number of concours events and driven regularly, while accounting for itself well in vintage races with the VSCCA. The Monterey Historics were a highlight where it did awfully well, finishing well up among a field of historic Allards.

Specifications:

Chassis: 91K3017 – J2X (De Deion) rear suspension
Engine: 331 cu. in. Chrysler Hemi V8
Transmission: Ford 3 speed
Brakes: Front and rear drums
Color:  Navy, grey leather hides
Mileage: 15,770