Vehicle Description
1950 Allard K1/K2 Roadster
Mercury 59A Flathead V-8 close to 200 HP due to Overbore to 295
ci
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Stunning Quality Silver Exterior over Pewter Gray Interior
Recently out of a Private Collection where Previously Owned by
Internationally Renowned Sculptor and Art Furniture Designer
Wendell Castle with Amazing Pedigree, Documentation, now Offered to
those Seeking Rare Investment Grade Vehicles
Believed to be the Only Example of its Kind, Ordered Directly from
Allard by an American Enthusiast
With Comprehensive Documentation that Dates Back to the Original
Order, the First Owner Ordered a New K2, with its Revised Styling
and Improved Chassis. But Shortly Thereafter, the Order for the K2
was Canceled and he Instead Requested an Older K1 Allard Obliged,
though the Car was Actually Built on the Superior Coil-Sprung K2
Chassis, and Fitted with a Specially made, Backdated K1
Bodywork
The Allard was Delivered in the States via John Forbes Agency of
Boston, Massachusetts
Then Believed it was Disassembled and Stored in the Late 1950's,
until it was Subsequently Sold in 1972
The Allard was Gradually Rebuilt over a 30 Year Period and, in 2003
was Professionally Restored to the State in Today
Sits Proudly on a Set of Black Steel Wheels with Correct Allard
Dog-Dish Hubcaps and Period Correct Black Wall Bias-Ply Tires
Chrome on the Bumpers and Prominent Grille are in Excellent
Order
The Leather is in Very Good Order, Showing only Minor Creasing from
Use with an Inviting Patina.
The 4-Spoke Brooklands Steering Wheel was Replaced in July 2019,
due to the Extreme Deterioration of the Original Plastic Rim
Instrumentation is Simple and Tidy, with Original Smiths Gauges
Placed in the Center of a Nicely Restored Wood Dash Panel Beautiful
Edelbrock Heads and a Trio of Stromberg 97 Carburetors
Alternator has been Fitted for Reliable Running Day or Night, and
an Electric Fan keeps Engine Temperatures in Check
This Attractive and Well-Sorted Allard K1/K2 is an Outstanding
Choice for Vintage Rallying or Shows
Its Presentation, History and Bespoke Nature make it a Standout
Even Among the Rarified Company of other Classics
Comprehensive Historical Documentation, Factory Documents, and a
Selection of Original Tools
Fitted Tonneau Cover, and the Original Steering Wheel comes with
the Bid
Wendell's Last car, Purchased in Oct 2017 for his 85th Birthday
When he Saw the Picture of the Car Next to One of His Sculptures,
it Made Perfect Sense why he was Attracted to this Allard
Located in New York
