While the Allard K-series of sport touring cars was more luxurious than its J-series sibling, it offered equally hair-raising performance potential.

Sharing a wheelbase with the J, the K2’s aluminum body was redesigned for a smoother, more Streamline Moderne appearance.

Three porthole vents for the engine compartment and a pentagonal grille, both to become synonymous with Allard design, made their appearance on the K2.

The striking K2 presented here comes from the collection of an executive level member of the Allard Owners Club.

Imported to the United States via R&P Motorcars of New York City on 5 May 1950, this K2, like most Allards, was delivered sans engine and gearbox but with Cadillac motor mounts installed.

After purchasing the car in the early 2000s in a disassembled state from a fellow Allard Owner’s Club member, the consignor embarked on a five-year, six-figure, concourse quality restoration.

A 1950 Cadillac 331-cubic-inch V-8 engine—which when found was reportedly in n...