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£28,812 (Est: £30,200 - £37,750)

1953 Allard K3

United States • 31 May 2026 • Lot 51

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AI Listing Summary

This 1953 Allard K3 is a rare Anglo-American sports car, one of only 63 produced, now in a semi-restored state with a powerful Cadillac 390 engine and period speed parts. It's presented as an excellent opportunity for rallies and tours, though it requires a new tonneau replacement to be fully finished.

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The car is described as being in a semi-restored state with the body appearing straight and in raw metal, indicating an honest example. While the engine and car are almost completely assembled and reported to be impressive during test drives, the restoration is explicitly stated as 'not quite finished.' Additionally, a new tonneau replacement will be needed. These factors indicate it is in Very Good condition, requiring minor reconditioning.

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390ci OHV Cadillac V8 Approximately 325bhp at 5,000rpm T-10 Manual Transmission Independent Front Suspension – Di Dion Rear Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic operated Drum Brakes * One of just 63 Allard K3's produced * Excellent car for rallies and tours * Offered with exceptional documents, and tools.

* Rare Anglo-American Sports Car THE ALLARD K3 Sydney Allard founded Allard Motor Company in 1936, producing potent sports racing cars powered by Ford V8 and Lincoln V12 engines.

Allard racing cars continued to prove themselves as capable competitors, with one example winning the 1952 Monte Carlo Rally piloted by Mr.

Allard himself, narrowly defeating Sir Stirling Moss.

That same year, Allard released a new touring car based on their venerable J2 racing car, the K3.

Featuring a reinforced chromoly-tube chassis, Allard's innovative divided front axle suspension system, racing steering ratios, and a host of potent American engines, The K3 is a racecar at heart, beneath an all-aluminum envelope b...