1952 Allard K2
- Engine
- 392 cu-in (later bored to 396 cu-in) Chrysler Hemi V8, over 500 hp, with dual four-barrel carburetors
Chassis 91K 3019 is a 1952 Allard K2 built specifically for display at the New York auto show, fitted with competition-grade components normally reserved for the J2X model, including de Dion rear suspension, Alfin drum brakes, and wire wheels. Delivered to a New York Allard agent in March 1952, it passed through American and Australian ownership before receiving a documented concours-level restoration by UK specialists in 1993. Subsequently granted FIA Historic Vehicle Identity papers, the car has accumulated victories in vintage racing across three continents and won multiple concours awards.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$117,600
- 1952-03-06 → 1953Factory deliveryR.P. Imported Motor Co.full documentation
Allard's New York agent received the car to prepare for its debut at the 1952 New York auto show before passing it on to the first private buyer.
- 1953 → 1960Private saleJ. Danypartial documentation
New York resident who held the car for about seven years and upgraded the engine to a 392 cu in Chrysler Hemi V-8 around 1957.
- 1960 → 1966Acquisition unknownMissouri residentpartial documentation
Unnamed owner based in Missouri who kept the car for approximately six years.
- 1966 → 1989Acquisition unknownJ. Kimneintpartial documentation
Resident of Freemantle, Australia who retained the car for over two decades; the car was complete and showed roughly 19,000 miles when eventually sold.
- 1989 → 2012Private saleKerry Horanfull documentation
California-based owner who commissioned a thorough concours-level restoration by UK specialists in 1993 and subsequently campaigned the car extensively in FIA-legal historic racing in the USA, Europe, and UK.
- 2012 →Acquisition unknownCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Had the Chrysler Hemi V-8 rebuilt and enlarged to 396 cu in in 2014; continued to use the car in track events.
Competition
- 20142014 Monterey Motorsports Reunion
The car participated under its current owner as part of continued track use after the 2014 engine rebuild.
- —VSCC Concours d'EtatVSCC Concours d'Etat Trophy winner
One of several show and racing honours earned following the 1993 restoration; exact date not stated.
- —Lime Rock vintage event — Best Race CarBest Race Car
Award received at Lime Rock as part of the car's post-restoration show and competition appearances; date not specified.
- —Mid-Ohio vintage event — Best Vintage Sports CarBest Vintage Sports Car
Concours-field award at Mid-Ohio following the 1993 restoration; date not specified.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1957Modification
Original Cadillac V-8 removed and replaced with a more powerful 392 cu in Chrysler Hemi V-8 by the first private owner.
- 1993RestorationRaceSport International / Rod Jolley / Moto Technique Ltd
Full concours-level restoration carried out by UK specialists; all original alloy body panels retained except the rear deck lid, and a new steel floor was fabricated to replace the corroded original. The body was restored by coachbuilder Rod Jolley, who also made bespoke caps for the spare-tyre wells. New exterior paintwork was applied by Kevin O'Rourke of Moto Technique Ltd. The Chrysler Hemi V-8 was also rebuilt as part of this work.
Ron Jenkins of RaceSport International led the restoration effort; photographic documentation is on file.
- 1993Modification
Multiple upgrades made to support competitive FIA-legal vintage racing: new billet suspension uprights fabricated to replace crack-prone originals, Spicer axle shafts fitted, modified Jaguar rear-axle hubs installed, larger Buick drum brakes added, and Halibrand wheels fitted.
Modifications performed as part of or following the 1993 restoration programme to suit rigorous historic racing use.
- 1994Inspection
FIA Historic Vehicle Identity papers issued, number 94/1571, certifying the car's eligibility for international historic motorsport.
- 2014Engine rebuild
Chrysler Hemi V-8 bored out to 396 cubic inches and equipped with dual four-barrel Holley carburettors; dynamometer testing confirmed output exceeding 500 horsepower.
Dyno sheet on file as supporting documentation.
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