The Allard J2 is a sports roadster that was made by Allard. The J2 was mainly intended for the American market. [6] Since 1981, replicas of the later J2X have been manufactured by a succession of companies in Canada, whilst a continuation of the original models is also now being produced in the UK.

Though the J2 was the most famous of all Allards by far, only 90 were built. Untangling the web of which cars had which engines is nearly impossible. Generally, U.S.-bound cars were shipped across the ocean with no engine, and one was fitted to …

The Allard J2X was a series of roadsters introduced in 1952. The J2X was an updated version of the Allard J2 that featured a lengthened chassis (thus the 'X' in the name, meaning extended). As well as the longer platform, the J2X received an improved suspension setup which allowed for the engine to be mounted further forward in the chassis.

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2023年2月25日 · The recipe that went into making the Allard J2 proved almost unbeatable – a lightweight British chassis with good handling combined with a hefty American V8 that could produce gobs of torque with excellent reliability.

2018年9月23日 · The J2 was built on a chassis of Allard’s design, with an independent, split axle suspension up front and a de Dion suspension in the rear, all cloaked in a simple aluminum body. Allard had been using hopped-up flathead Ford and Mercury V-8s with great success in England, but shipped most J2s across the Atlantic with no engine, allowing the ...

The Allard J2 was a series of sports cars introduced in 1949. The J2 was built on the Allard J platform, and was offered as a two-seat, rear wheel drive roadster intended for the American market. These cars were available from the factory with either a Ford or Mercury V8 engine, although later in production, the J2 was shipped without an engine ...

One of the Finest of the 43 Surviving J2 Allards. Single Ownership for 39 Years. 1951 Allard J2 J2089 – sold for €175,392. According to the factory production records contained in Tom Lush’s book Allard: The Inside Story, this car, chassis number J2089, was despatched on …

The J2 was a complete departure, it featured a minimalist body with front cycle fenders and a DeDeion rear suspension. Most UK, European, and non-North American export J2’s featured tuned Mercury flatheads or Ardun OHV powerplants.

2018年7月12日 · The Allard J2X you see here, nicknamed “Little Red”, was formerly owned by Duncan Emmons, a well-known American vintage racer and Allard connoisseur. Allard used a variety of American V8s over the years, Little Red is fitted with a mighty 394 cubic inch Oldsmobile V8 (blueprinted), sending power back through a 4-speed gearbox.