Engine options were the British 221 c.i. flathead and what was called an American Mercury 239. In spite of all this, American expertise with the flathead engines made the Allards fast, lightweight roadsters, with more sophisticated chassis than most U.S. offerings at the time. From 1949-52, 117 K2s were sold. Allard K2-1741 Cadillac.

Allard Motor Company Limited was a London-based low-volume car manufacturer founded in 1945 by Sydney Allard [1] in small premises in Clapham, south-west London.

Strikingly finished in red and fitted with beige leather upholstery, this 1951 Allard K2 has been fully restored. It retains the original, racing-specification 1951 Oldsmobile V-8 engine, which was bored to 330 cubic inches and fitted with an Edmunds dual two-barrel intake manifold.

This 1952 Allard K2 is one of just 79 left-hand drive examples produced by the British manufacturer, and is powered by a 400ci Cadillac OHV V8 mated to a 3-speed LaSalle gearbox. The car was reportedly discovered in 1981 behind a commercial building, where it is believed to have sat for more than two decades.

Equally suitable for shows and vintage racing events, this Allard K2 is certain to stand out among its peers—while its potent Cadillac V-8 engine promises to put it well ahead of them, too.

In the 1950 Tour of Sicily and the 24 Hours of LeMans, Allard entered a Cadillac-powered J2 racer, finishing in third place. Impressive victories at Watkins Glen, Pebble Beach, Sebring, Monte Carlo, and more followed, often providing podium finishes for its driver.

The Allard K2 arrived in 1950 and was built through 1952 with 119 examples constructed. They were offered with Mercury and Ford V8 engines in the home market and with Cadillac and Chrysler V8 engines in the United States.

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The Allard K2 was a series of sports cars introduced in 1950. Like its predecessor, the K1, the K2 was built using the Allard K platform, and was offered in roadster and tourer body styles. Depending on the destination market, the K2 was fitted with Chrysler and Cadillac V8 engine options (North America), or Ford and Mercury V8 units (UK).

The K2 was popular with American audiences, though it sold in fewer numbers than its predecessor – ultimately just 119 were built from 1949 to 1952. Finished in attractive primrose yellow with black wings, this is a sterling example of the rare and desirable Allard K2 Touring.