Vehicle Description
1950 Allard K1 / K2 Roadster
"Stunning!" One of many words to describe such a masterpiece of
Automotive Design.
Recently out of private Collection where previously owned by
Internationally Renowned Sculptor and Art Furniture Designer
Wendell Castle with Amazing Pedigree, Documentation, and now
offered to those seeking Rare Investment Grade Vehicles.
PICTURES POSTED ARE CREDITED TO Darin Schnabel �2017 Courtesy of RM
Sothebys AND HYMAN ltd. PICTURES ARE DISPLAYED AS PART OF THE
HISTORICAL TIMELINE OF THIS VEHICLE. ADDITIONAL PICTURES AND BOOK
WILL BE PROVIDED.
We present you with One of My All Time Favorites; The 1950
Allard!
This fascinating 1950 K1/K2 is believed to be the only example of
its kind, ordered directly from Allard by an American enthusiast.
Thanks to comprehensive documentation that dates back to the
original order, we can see that 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
specially made, backdated K1 bodywork. The car was delivered in the
States via John Forbes Agency of Boston, Massachusetts. From there
it is believed it was disassembled and stored in the late 1950s,
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 which it presents today.
Finished in an attractive color scheme of silver paint over a
pewter-grey cockpit, it presents in beautiful condition today. The
quality of the paint work is outstanding with excellent levels of
finish work and detailing. The car sits proudly on a set of black
steel wheels with correct Allard dog-dish hubcaps and period
appropriate blackwall bias-ply tires. Chrome on the bumpers and
prominent grille is in excellent order. The silver paint highlights
the beautiful curves of the K1 body, especially from the rear
three-quarter view. The spartan cabin is trimmed in pewter-gray
leather and gray carpeting. The leather is in very good order,
showing only minor creasing from use, with an inviting patina. The
four-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. Under
the hood is a 1947 Mercury 59A flathead V8 engine, rated in period
at 85 hp, though now producing significantly more (probably closer
to 200 hp) thanks to an overbore to 295 cubic inches, beautiful
Edelbrock heads and a trio of Stromberg 97 carburetors. An
alternator has been fitted for reliable running day or night, and
an electric fan keeps engine temps in check. This attractive and
well-sorted Allard K1/K2 is an outstanding choice for vintage
rallying or show, and its presentation, history and bespoke nature
make it a standout even among the rarified company of other
Allards.
The sale of this fine automobile includes comprehensive historical
documentation, factory documents, a selection of original tools, a
fitted tonneau cover, and original steering wheel.
Estimate: $200,000