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£10,818 (Est: £7,550 - £15,100)

1952 Allstate A-230 Two-Door Sedan

United States • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 36

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This 1952 Allstate A-230 Two-Door Sedan is a rare example of an early American compact car, built by Sears. It features a reliable Willys-built engine and a largely original, unrestored chassis, making it a good candidate for restoration.

Condition

6

The car is described as largely original, with the paint and upholstery noted as sound and usable. However, the hood fit needs adjustment, and the chassis, underbody, and engine compartment are unrestored. This indicates moderate wear and a need for some reconditioning.

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A230-1000748

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134.2ci L-Head 4-cylinder Carter 1-Barrel Carburetor 68bhp at 4,000rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission Coil Spring Independent Front Suspension, Semi-Elliptical Leaf Spring Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes * An early compact car, predicting developments of only fifteen years later * Built by one of the industrial giants of World War II, Henry J.

Kaiser * Reliable Willys-built 4-cylinder engine * Howard "Dutch" Darrin influenced body design THE CAR OFFERED This is one of the first year's production of 942 Allstates built and only 1,546 Allstates were built before Sears pulled the plug in 1953.

Introduced December 1, 1951, Sears limited the Allstate's distribution to the South, and it never caught on with buyers.

It was, however, a remarkable value for money with 50 miles per hour performance, 25 miles per gallon economy, room for five on its two bench seats and the legendary reliability of its Willys-built 4-cylinder engine.

Notably, the Allstate and its Henry J relation wer...