For Sale at Auction: 1950 Allard K1 in Saratoga Springs, New York

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