Sidney Allard founded the Allard Motor Company in 1946. Allard had been building competitive race cars since the mid 1930's and had some success using American flathead V8 engines coupled with his own cylinder heads and intake manifolds. The predecessor to the K2 was the J2X sports racer that utilized a Cadillac engine with an English alloy body.
Allard introduced the K2 in 1950 making refinements to the K1. The K2's grill was fashioned after the Healey and larger bumpers were designed to help cushion the impact in case of a collision. The two-seater left-hand drive K2 had a small space for luggage. Allard produced 119 examples of the lightweight yet powerful K2 Allard from 1950-1952.
This car underwent an extensive and comprehensive restoration procedure completed in 2016, vehicle history research indicates this K2 to be an original unmolested automobile. Great care was taken to preserve the existing original components of this very special car.
This 1951 Allard K2 roadster is well equipped with a 331-cubic inch Cadillac V8 engine that has been completely and meticulously rebuilt. The engine received precision machine work as needed and all reciprocating parts were precision balanced. A careful and detailed assembly by a highly-experienced engine builder with close attention to all engine assembly specifications. The camshaft was chosen to provide good low and midrange torque to match and enhance the power of this vintage Cadillac V8. Also for your audio experience the cam tuning provides a pleasing little bump at idle that confirm the Allard’s racing car experience.
Engine Rebuild Specifications
In order to make this K2 desirable to drive in warm weather, a rebuilt original water pump has been installed and the original radiator has been fitted with the best cooling core available. A vintage metal fan shroud has been fitted to improve air flow along with an under sized Cadillac water pump pulley to speed up water flow and increase fan speed. A modern upgrade includes a high flowing cool fan.
A set of three vintage 94’s sit on top of a classic Offenhauser intake. Carburetors have been rebuilt and expertly tuned to match this Cad-Allard’s fuel consumption needs. Front suspension and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes on a 106-inch wheelbase.
OE Ford 3 speed torque tube transmission was rebuilt with all new bearings and seals. New old stock gears were searched out and used to provide maximum strength and durability. Clutch components have been rebuilt. Pressure plate friction chosen to provide smooth engagement and excellent durability.
The original brake system was carefully restored and a complete brake system service performed. All brake system hydraulics were rebuilt or replaced as needed. The Brake master cylinder and wheel cylinders sleeved and rebuilt, brake shoes relined with quality friction material which was chosen to provide maximum stopping power under street driving conditions. All brake shoes cam ground to fit their respective brake drum, filled with dot 5 brake fluid.
A new set of 16” stainless spoke wheels with Allard spinners have been fitted. Restoration work was meticulously completed by Island Automotive in Marco Island, Florida.
This Allard has been well maintained and is as spirited and unusual as it was in 1951.
