1952 Allard K2

91K-3017roadUnited Kingdom

Engine: 331 cu. in. (5.4L) Chrysler OHV V8, two-barrel carburetor, 180 bhp
Colour: Deep blue

The Allard K2 is one of only 119 produced, a lightweight British sports car designed to accept American V-8 power. Chassis 91K-3017 was the lead car of an 18-unit US-bound batch dispatched in February 1952, built in left-hand drive and specified from the outset for a Chrysler Hemi engine. Invoiced directly to Washington D.C. dealer Jack Pry rather than through the usual New York importer, it retains its original Chrysler V-8 and De Dion rear axle, and received a comprehensive restoration roughly 25 years ago. It has since appeared at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance and made its post-restoration racing debut at the Monterey Historics.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$137,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1952 →Factory delivery
Jack Pry
full documentation
Washington D.C. imported car dealer who received this chassis as a direct factory invoice; active in SCCA competition during 1952–1955, though his use of this particular car in racing is unconfirmed.
Date unknown
Fred Asch Jr.
partial documentation
Listed in Allard Registry records as a subsequent owner following the first owner.
Date unknown
Lorene Altemus
partial documentation
Listed in Allard Registry records as a subsequent owner.
Date unknown
Clarence Tasadine
partial documentation
Listed in Allard Registry records as a subsequent owner.
Date unknown
Randy Lenz
partial documentation
Commissioned a full restoration by Kent Bain's shop in Stratford, Connecticut approximately 25 years before cataloguing; chose deep blue paintwork and matching leather interior during the restoration process.
Date unknown
Current consignor
partial documentation
Had Jaguar E-Type splined rear hubs fitted and a Muncie four-speed installed by specialist Mike DiCola; retained original components to accompany the vehicle.

Competition

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Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
Invited appearance at the Connecticut concours event; no placement result mentioned.
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Monterey Historics
Described as an impressive post-restoration debut appearance at the California historic racing event.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Automotive Restorations
Full restoration carried out approximately 25 years before catalogue date; original Ford three-speed gearbox replaced with a Muncie four-speed unit, exterior colour changed to deep blue at the owner's direction, and a matching leather interior fitted.
Workshop operated by Kent Bain, located in Stratford, Connecticut. The Chrysler engine was retained in its factory configuration, including the original two-barrel carburettor. Documentation from this restoration is included in the car's file.
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Mechanical
Marles steering box rebuilt by a UK-based specialist.
—Mechanical
Valley Vintage Cars
Jaguar E-Type splined rear hubs installed as a replacement for the original units; Muncie four-speed transmission fitted in place of the earlier Ford/Lincoln three-speed. Original gearbox was rebuilt and accompanies the car along with the original rear hubs.
Work carried out by Mike DiCola, an Allard specialist based in Massachusetts.

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