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1950 Allard J2
United States • 4 Mar 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This 1950 Allard J2, Chassis No. 99J1738, boasts a period-correct 331-cu.-in. Chrysler Hemi V-8 engine and a rich race history, including participation in the 1951 Pebble Beach Road Race. Originally ordered without an engine, it was later owned by Dale Duncan, Carroll Shelby’s co-driver. Restored in the early 2000s, it presents in maroon over tan leather and has received numerous accolades.
Condition
7
While this Allard J2 has documented race history and known ownership, including a period with Carroll Shelby's co-driver, it underwent a restoration in the early 2000s. Although the restoration aimed to maintain originality, the car received replacement panels and paintwork. Given its show accolades and vintage competition history post-restoration, the car is in great shape, but not perfect due to its age.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
99J1738
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
Well ahead of Carroll Shelby and other car builders of the post-war era, Sydney Allard saw opportunity in squeezing American V-8 engines into light, British-built bodies.
Usually utilizing a UK-exclusive Ford Pilot chassis fitted with an alloy body designed by Allard himself and typically powered by a Cadillac or Chrysler V-8, Allard found immediate success producing ready-made racing sports cars.
Offered for the first time in nearly six decades, this 1950 Allard J2 was ordered new by Colonel Charles Steinmetz of Tarzana, California on 13 July 1950 through Moss Motors of Goleta, California.
Unusually specified with no engine, transmission, exhaust, wheels, tires, electrical wiring, or instruments, this J2 was shipped in a crate aboard the SS Durango and was delivered to Los Angeles on 3 October 1950.
Originally finished in red over red upholstery, Steinmetz would install a flathead Mercury V-8 engine mated to a Ford three-speed manual transmission.
Wearing #10 livery, the car was ...
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£92,640
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£157,977
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£477,824
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