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1948 Allard M1 Drophead Coupe
United States • 7 Apr 2017
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This 1948 Allard M1 Drophead Coupe features an American Ford Flathead V8 and is one of approximately 500 M-1 models built between 1946 and 1950. The car was fully restored between 1988-1993 with approximately 5k miles added since.
Condition
7
The car has been restored with approximately 5k miles added since. The paint is said to have held up well, with the only notable flaws being a few small chips in the paint and a misaligned front bumper. The convertible was redone in authentic materials. The car features seating for four with burgundy leather, red wool carpet, and mahogany door trim.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
71M 625G
Odometer:
58,435 miles
Reg Number:
JYT 944
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Chassis: 71M 625G.
58,435 Miles Shown.
221ci Ford Flathead V8.
3-Speed Column-Shift Manual.
Documented Ownership.
Restored 1988-1993.
18 Years of Ownership by Seller.
5k Miles Since Restoration.
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
This 1948 Allard M1 Drophead Coupe is powered by an American Ford Flathead V8 and is one of approximately 500 M-1 models built between 1946 and 1950.
The car features a coach-built aluminum body with steel fenders mounted on a rigid box chassis.
Sydney Allard’s formula of American V8 power in a lightweight chassis was successful in rally competition, and M-type cars won the team award in Monte Carlo in 1949.
This configuration is also thought to have been inspirational to Zora Arkus-Duntov and Carroll Shelby, both former Allard racers.
Ownership of car #625 is documented back to the first purchase in Kent in 1948.
It was owned by the same family from new until 1988, when Allard collector Brian Sharp acquired it and commissioned a full restorat...
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£21,430
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£24,119
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,598
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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