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1951 Allard K2

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3.9-Litre Flathead V8 | Four-Speed Moss Gearbox | Competition History | Finance Available

  • Mileage~40,528 on the clock*
  • TransmissionManual
  • Engine3.9-Litre
  • LocationTunbridge Wells

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Introduction

Dom Ginn
Professional Consigner

A rare and wonderfully purposeful example of the Anglo-American sports-car formula for which Allard was renowned.

Sydney Allard built his reputation by combining lightweight British chassis' with the effortless torque of large American engines. The resulting cars were immensely effective in competition, while remaining sufficiently usable for road driving, touring, and club events.

Introduced for the 1951 model year, the K2 was a more refined development of the earlier K1, and shared much of its engineering philosophy with Allard’s celebrated competition cars. Its divided front axle, coil-spring front suspension, lightweight open body, and characteristic cutaway doors produced a distinctive roadster with genuine competition potential.

Approximately 119 K2s are understood to have been produced during 1951 and 1952, making surviving examples a rare sight.

This 1951 example is finished in its factory-recorded Pacific Green, with a green interior, black tonneau cover, and silver-painted steel wheels. Its aged paint, exposed bonnet strap, and compact windscreen give it an appealing, competition-used appearance.

This listing was written from information supplied by Dom after meeting Edward the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Video #2

Meet the owner

I bought the Allard around ten years ago, shortly after it came back from Australia, where it had spent approximately 30 years.

Edward acquired the K2 around a decade ago, shortly after its return from an extended period in Australia.

The car had reportedly spent approximately 30 years overseas before being imported back into the United Kingdom in 2014. Edward purchased it the following year and soon began enjoying it in local hill climbs and other club activities.

After around ten years of hill climbs, club runs, and road use, Edward has decided that the time is right for the K2 to pass to its next custodian.

He would be happy to answer any questions in the comments section.

Edward
Vehicle Owner

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EXTERIOR VIDEO
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Exterior

Finished in Pacific Green, the Allard has an unmistakably purposeful appearance defined by its flowing wings, abbreviated windscreen, cutaway doors, and prominently exposed wheels.

Wheels and Tyres

The K2 is fitted with silver-painted steel wheels, accompanied by exposed black hubs and suitably substantial Blockley tyres.

The straightforward wheel design suits the Allard’s competition-focused character perfectly. They present well overall, displaying only the light marks and evidence of use expected from a car that has participated in road and hill-climb events.

The block-pattern tyres add considerably to the car’s visual presence. Edward notes that their tread can cause the steering to follow road cambers and surface contours, although the Allard settles and tracks well once the driver becomes familiar with its character.

Please take time to review the photos and videos for a detailed view of the exterior, wheels, and tyres so you can make your own assessment of their condition. Tyres are a key safety item, and you should consider replacing any that are cracked, perished, unevenly worn, or over 10 years old.

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Bodywork

The low, two-seat body displays the distinctive proportions that immediately identify this as an Allard K2.

Its separate front wings flow back towards deeply cutaway doors, while the tapering rear body incorporates a useful luggage compartment. Small circular vents within the body sides and an oval radiator opening add further visual interest.

The doors, bonnet and boot appear to sit appropriately, and the overall shape remains attractive and coherent. The body does, however, display various dents, ripples, and other imperfections accumulated through age and competition use.

These marks are visible within the photographs and form part of the car’s honest presentation rather than being disguised beneath freshly restored coachwork.

Protective metal panels are fitted over the rear wings immediately behind the cockpit. These show some dulling and surface marks but continue to protect an area vulnerable to contact when entering or leaving the car.

We've highlighted in more detail our observations through our hi-resolution images and videos, so please take time to look through all the media files for a detailed view at what’s on offer, and for you to assess the condition of the car for yourselves.

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Paint

The Pacific Green finish is understood to match the colour recorded for the car when new.

The paint retains an appealing depth of colour and a good gloss in many areas, particularly across the larger panels. It gives the Allard an appropriately traditional appearance and contrasts very effectively with its silver wheels, polished detailing, and black tonneau cover.

This is nevertheless a deliberately honest and patinated finish. Numerous chips, scuffs, scratches, and localised marks can be seen around the body. There are also traces of previous competition markings on the doors and body sides, along with wear around the bonnet and its leather retaining strap.

The bonnet strap itself is visibly aged and worn, adding to the lovely period character of the car.

Edward has chosen to preserve rather than eliminate this character. Buyers seeking a pristine finish could improve the body and paint over time, while those who appreciate a competition car with visible history may prefer to continue enjoying it as it stands.

The images are taken from a few different angles to show off the car as you would see it if you were standing there for yourselves. So please take the time to fully assess these hi-resolution images and videos of the car, for you to make up your own minds about the condition of the paint.

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Glass and Trim

The K2 is equipped with a shallow split windscreen that can be folded forward when desired.

The glass presents well overall, with no significant damage apparent during our visit. Its surrounding metal frame displays an appropriate level of age and patina, and is fitted with compact wipers.

At the front, the Allard’s oval grille, round headlamps and chromed overriders create a distinctive and instantly recognisable appearance. The brightwork remains presentable but displays the gentle dulling and small age-related marks expected from an actively used historic car.

The rear lights, number-plate fittings, and other exterior trim also appear complete. Twin exhaust outlets emerge beneath the rear body and provide a suitably purposeful finishing touch.

Please view the photos and video below to review the condition of the glass and trim for yourself.

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INTERIOR VIDEO
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Interior

The compact two-seat cockpit has been sympathetically retrimmed while retaining the wonderfully functional atmosphere of an early-1950s competition roadster.

Seats and Carpets

Edward has commissioned a complete retrim of the interior during his ownership.

The individual seats are finished in green upholstery, complementing the Pacific Green exterior and remaining consistent with the colour recorded in the car’s factory information.

Both seats present very well, retaining their shape and showing only light creasing from use. Their relatively upright design and substantial side support hold the occupants securely while still allowing straightforward access through the deeply cutaway doors.

The cockpit sides are trimmed in black and also remain in good condition. A black tonneau cover can be fitted over the cabin and appears smart, secure, and appropriately tailored to the car.

The flooring around the recently-installed gearbox remains an area for improvement. The four-speed conversion required alterations around the transmission tunnel, and the carpets have yet to be properly finished around this area.

Edward has deliberately left this as a straightforward task for the next owner rather than disguising the work. The unfinished carpeting does not prevent the car from being driven but fixing this would complete the presentation of the otherwise smartly re-trimmed cabin.

Please take a look at the photos and video below to decide on the condition of the seats and carpets for yourself.

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Dashboard

The brushed-metal dashboard has an appealingly functional layout, reflecting the Allard’s sporting purpose.

Large Allard-branded instruments sit directly ahead of the driver, supplemented by separate gauges for the car’s essential mechanical information. A straightforward selection of toggle switches and controls is arranged across the fascia.

The instruments possess a pleasingly aged appearance and contribute greatly to the atmosphere of the cockpit. During the cold-start demonstration, the engine established good oil pressure and settled into a steady idle.

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Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

A large, thin-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel sits directly ahead of the driver.

The wheel displays visible age and patina, particularly around its centre boss, but remains well suited to the character of the car. There is no power assistance, and low-speed manoeuvring naturally requires more effort than in a modern car.

Edward reports that the steering is good and that the car points accurately once the driver has become accustomed to the wide, block-pattern tyres. These can encourage the car to follow cambers or imperfections in the road surface, which is a characteristic of the tyre design rather than an identified steering defect.

The short manual gear lever operates the upgraded four-speed Moss gearbox. Its installation has provided a more useful range of ratios and has significantly improved the Allard for both hill climbs and longer road journeys.

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'ON THE ROAD' VIDEO
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Mechanics

The combination of a lightweight chassis and torquey Ford flathead V8 remains central to the enduring appeal of the Allard K2.

Engine and Gearbox

The K2 is powered by a 3,917cc 21-stud Ford flathead V8.

This correct-type replacement engine was reportedly sourced through Daryl Allard and is believed to have covered approximately 2,000 miles before its installation in this K2. Edward estimates that it has now completed only a few thousand miles in total since being overhauled.

The engine is equipped with twin carburettors, polished intake covers, and finned Allard-branded cylinder heads. Together with the twin exhausts, these provide the powerful appearance and distinctive soundtrack expected from a period Allard.

During the filmed cold start, the engine was genuinely cold apart from having briefly moved the car approximately an hour beforehand. It started promptly, established good oil pressure, and settled into a steady, characterful idle.

Once on the road, the V8 pulled strongly and delivered its power with the effortless torque for which these engines are known. No concerning engine noises were apparent during our time with the car.

The original three-speed gearbox has been replaced by a four-speed Moss unit. The conversion was undertaken by Just Historic and is supported by paperwork showing expenditure of approximately £12,000.

Edward regards the gearbox as one of the most worthwhile improvements made during his ownership. The additional ratio provides greater flexibility for hill climbs and allows the Allard to cruise more comfortably during club runs and longer road journeys.

The gearbox operated well during our drive and complements the broad power delivery of the V8 effectively.

Please watch the mechanical and on-the-road videos to hear the Allard starting, idling and accelerating.

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Suspension and Brakes

The K2 uses the distinctive Allard divided front axle arrangement with coil springs, while the rear employs a live axle and transverse leaf spring.

This unconventional design helped give Allards their combination of traction, wheel movement, and strength on imperfect roads and competition surfaces.

The suspension contributes to a distinctly physical driving experience. It communicates the road surface clearly and feels very different from a modern independently suspended sports car, but Edward reports that the car drives beautifully once its characteristics become familiar.

Drum brakes are fitted at all four corners. Edward has recently replaced the brake master cylinder and describes the braking performance as “spot on.”

During our drive, the brakes operated effectively and brought the lightweight car to a stop with reassuring consistency.

As with any historic competition vehicle, prospective buyers should have the steering, suspension, and braking systems inspected and prepared appropriately before entering competitive events.

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The Drive

Driving an Allard K2 is a wonderfully involving experience, dominated by the sound and torque of its Ford flathead V8.

The engine started promptly from cold during our visit. It settled into a steady idle, displayed good oil pressure, and responded immediately to the throttle.

On the road, the V8 pulled exceptionally well. Its flexible power delivery allows the car to gather speed without the need for constant gear changes, while the four-speed Moss gearbox makes much better use of the engine than the original three-speed unit.

The large steering wheel provides plenty of leverage and a clear connection with the front wheels. The Blockley tyres can follow cambers and irregularities in the road, but the Allard feels direct and purposeful once the driver adjusts to this behaviour.

The new brake master cylinder has contributed to confident braking performance, and Edward reports that the system now operates exactly as it should.

This is not a quiet or isolated sports car. The driver sits close to the mechanical components, exposed to the V8 soundtrack, wind, and changing road surface. That sense of direct involvement is precisely what makes the K2 so memorable.

Edward has used it successfully for hill climbs, although he feels its greatest appeal today lies in road driving, club runs, demonstrations, and shows. Its rarity and unmistakable appearance ensure that it attracts considerable attention at virtually any event.

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Electrics and Other

The Allard’s electrical system is suitably straightforward, operating the ignition, exterior lighting, windscreen wipers, and essential instruments.

The engine started readily during our visit and the main mechanical gauges responded as expected. The dashboard retains its traditional collection of switches and separate instruments, with no unnecessary modern equipment interrupting the cockpit’s period atmosphere.

The speedometer’s odometer is not functioning and its displayed mileage should therefore be disregarded.

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History and Paperwork

The Allard is accompanied by a substantial collection of paperwork documenting its history, mechanical work, and more recent upgrades.

Available records identify the car as chassis 91K2149, registered LOL 773. Factory information records that it was supplied in Pacific Green with green trim, a black hood, Ford V8 power, and a three-speed manual gearbox.

The K2 subsequently spent approximately 30 years in Australia before being imported back into the United Kingdom in 2014. Edward acquired it in 2015 and has owned it ever since.

This represents a rare opportunity to acquire a documented Allard K2 combining substantial history, period competition use, and sympathetic mechanical improvements from a long-term owner.

It remains an immensely characterful historic sports car that can continue to be enjoyed on the road, at club events, and in suitable competitions.

*The speedometer’s odometer is not functioning and its displayed mileage should therefore be disregarded.

We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and also actioned a history check on the vehicle - this is a professional check operated by HPI that will highlight if the car has been previously stolen, recorded as being in an accident, or have any outstanding finance - note, this does not include a mileage history check.

We've summarised our own view on the car based on information gained from the seller in the listing above, however, and as you can see, we go to great lengths to photograph and video the car in hi-resolution detail - this has been done for you to make your own assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So please sit back, have a cuppa and take your time to review everything on this listing in order to make your own assessment on the vehicle's condition. Viewings are also welcomed with all our listings, so please get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time - we just need to speak to you first and receive a valid photo ID before confirming.

If there's anything you're unsure about, no matter how small, then please first ask the owner in the comments area below before placing your bid/s, as bids can't be retracted and form a binding contract if you win the car - just like a traditional auction house.

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Key Details
  • Finance Available? Yes - contact us
  • Model K2
  • Transmission Manual
  • Reg. Date 17/08/1951
  • CC 3917
  • Mileage ~40,528 on the clock*
  • Colour Green
  • Interior Colour Green
  • Interior Trim Leather
  • Chassis # 91K2149
  • Engine # R147559
  • MOT Exempt Yes
  • Road Tax Exempt Yes
  • HPi Clear Yes
  • Former Keepers 3
  • LHD or RHD RHD
  • Visited Yes
  • Key Feature Stunning patina, sensible upgrades, and competition provenance.
  • Vehicle Registration LOL 773
  • Auction ID 4045
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    14 Comments
    AJS
    AJS
    11 hours ago

    Hi Edward thanks, I tried to upload my email just after your last message but think Trade Classics have a protocol stopping sending of personal info. I’ll try contacting them. Perhaps you could too, or see if they can upload your photos on the advert site generally. Regards Andrew

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      AJS
    9 hours ago

    Hello, yes please don’t post any personal details here (or on any website) – Edward, you can send the images to us and we’ll upload. Cheers. Adam

    AJS
    AJS
    1 day ago

    ps please will you also ask the mechanic about (what I think is) excessive play in the steering box. Thanks

    Edward
    Edward
    Seller
      AJS
    12 hours ago

    email address please.
    there’s minimal play, for the steering box.the video showed me doing excessive movement of the steering wheel,2 reason,I was avoiding the ruts in the road,asthe

    Edward
    Edward
    Seller
      AJS
    12 hours ago

    as the blockley tyres picks up the ruts, which throws the car around

    Edward
    Edward
    Seller
      AJS
    12 hours ago

    I have a video of the underside of the car,and I can confirm that there absolutely no chassis rush,if you send me your email address I can send you the video

    AJS
    AJS
    2 days ago

    To clarify my earlier question concerning the main chassis rails, for both sides the areas are towards the front, approx. four inches long on the n/s to approx. six inches long on the o/s, both roughly in line with the front coil springs/the back half of the front wheels. Thanks

    Edward
    Edward
    Seller
      AJS
    2 days ago

    I’m taking the car in to my local mechanic I’ll take pictures, and revert back to you tomorrow
    regards

    AJS
    AJS
      Edward
    2 days ago

    That’s great, thanks.

    Edward
    Edward
    Seller
      AJS
    1 day ago

    hi,
    I’ve got some pictures, but cannot attach via this media.can you please send me your phone, or email address for me to send it to you. just got your information theres not a bit of rust
    regards
    Ed

    AJS
    AJS
      Edward
    1 day ago

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    AJS
    AJS
    3 days ago

    Hi I’ve always liked some of the Allards, like yours. I have a couple of questions about a couple of points on the “on the road” video:
    Firstly, There appeared to be a lot of play in the steering, you were constantly back and forth with the steering wheel: have you had the “play” in the steering box checked at all & if so, what was the conclusion?
    Secondly, in the underbody shots the main chassis rails appeared to show being rusted through: o/s at around time 8.40 & n/s at around 9.36. Is this just the lower flange (as shown) or does it go more extensively through the chassis girders at these points?
    I’m obviously considering how extensive/difficult/expensive it will be to correct both sides…if one or both were to fail it would be disasterous .
    Thanks Andrew

    Knowles52
    Knowles52
    6 days ago

    Hi Edward, does the car have a complete hood .

    Edward
    Edward
    Seller
      Knowles52
    6 days ago

    Hiya
    yes it has,and the side screens as well

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