Equipment
331/180hp Chrysler Hemi, newer Muncie 4-speed, side exhaust, Jaguar rear hubs, painted wire wheels, Excelsior tires, engine-turned dash, Smiths gauges. Original Ford 3-speed included in the sale.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
One of 119 built and 18 exports to the US. Originally finished in ivory over black. Restored about 30 years ago and showing some age on the bumpers as well as a small scrape near the driver’s door and a long crack below the passenger’s door, but overall an impressive s presentation. The driver’s seat is flat and wrinkled but the interior is mostly in good shape, and the car is tidy and maintained underneath. A rare full-fendered Allard with the hottest engine put into these Anglo-American hybrids.
Market commentary
Famous for their simple mix of lightweight British roadster plus big American V8, Allards can nevertheless be a handful to drive and their styling is something of an acquired taste. They’re famous and respected, but the market for them is limited and that has kept prices for them relatively stable, more dependent on race history and originality than wider market trends. This one sold for $137,500 at RM Monterey in 2016, and this price for it in 2022 is also perfectly reasonable with just over 400 more miles on the odometer today than it had then, reflecting more age and miles on the restoration while still getting a healthy premium for the Hemi stuffed in between those bosomy fenders. This is third of the present value of a more recognized J2X but has all the performance.