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1951 Allard K2

United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2023

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1951 Allard K2, one of only 117 made, presents in its original Pacific Green color with a patinated finish, reflecting its age and history. While retaining many original features, it has been upgraded with a four-speed Moss gearbox and a replacement Ford V8 engine for improved drivability and competition use.

Condition

6

The car is described as being in a patinated condition, wearing its age with grace, suggesting originality is preferred over a modern restoration. Upgrades have been made for usability, but the original brightwork is included. Mechanical maintenance has been regular, and the engine was recently overhauled. Overall, the car shows wear consistent with its age but is well-maintained and mechanically sound.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

91K 2149

Odometer:

2,000 miles

Reg Number:

LOL 773

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in 1950, the K2 Roadster sported a revised radiator grille, usable boot, cut-away doors and Buick-esque portholes to each flank.

Benefiting from the same improved Allard coil-sprung divided front axle damped via tubular shock absorbers as the J2 and P1 models, not to mention a more sophisticated Phase 2 Lockheed braking system, the newcomer was propelled by a choice of Ford 3.6 litre or Mercury 3.9 litre 'Flathead' V8 engines mated to three-speed manual transmission (although, most American examples were supplied without powertrains).

Only in production until 1952, just 117 K2s are thought to have been made.

Chassis number 2149 was ordered new on 12th June, 1950.

According to the Allard Owners Club record, which is available in the history file with the car, it was distributed by Bristol Street Motors of Birmingham.

The build commenced on 6th June, 1951, and it was delivered on 2nd August, 1951, to its first owner, R.H.

Bailey of Worcestershire.

Mr Bailey ordered the ...