Sunday
07Feb2010
Allard Register Issue #54
Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 5:35PM 
Click here or the picture above to download issue #54 of the Allard Register, we hope you enjoy!
WELCOME!
Below are excerpts of the latest Allard news - just click on a headline to read the whole story.
Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 5:35PM Thursday
04Feb2010
Allard J2X 2138 For Sale
Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 8:56PM 
The first Allard J2X, chassis 2138 is now for sale. To learn more, click here!
Thursday
28Jan2010
Allard K2 Damaged at Russo & Steele
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 9:16PM 
Unfortunately an Allard K2 was a part of the unfortunate tent collapse that happened at the Russo & Steele auction last weekend in Scottsdale, AZ. Fortunately, from the photos that were captured from a YouTube video, the car appears to have sustained relatively minor damage, especially when compared to other cars. For those of you unaware, the tent where the auction cars were stored, collapsed due to the severe winds that were part of a major storm that swept through the Southwest. Damage to the cars was estimated at $1.5 million.
Click the picture above to watch the video.
Tuesday
12Jan2010
Mark Your Calendars, the Allard's are Gathering at Watkins Glen!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 9:26PM 
Plans are underway for an Allard Gathering at Watkins Glen this September to celebrate Erwin Goldschmidt’s win 60 years earlier. His car, along with many other Allards will be there to celebrate the event. Andy Picariello is organizing the event which will take place during the SVRA’s U.S. Vintage Grand Prix Festival this September 10-13. Many Allard special events will take place throughout the weekend, including a drive on the Old Course and a special display at the track. All Allard owners are encouraged to attend with their cars, whether racing or not. If you are interested in attending, please email Andy at afpic@cape.com with your contact information and if you intend to bring your car for race or show. Andy needs to get the SVRA an initial head count soon (for lodging and track space), so if you are interested, please contact him now (this is not a formal commitment!). Organizing an event like this takes a lot of work, so if you’d like to help Andy, please let him know! We look forward to seeing you there!
Click here if you are interested in attending!
Additional information:
Watkins Glen Web Site
Event Web Site
SVRA Web Site
tagged Allard, Goldschmidt, Watkins Glen in EVENTS
Allard, Goldschmidt, Watkins Glen in EVENTS Friday
01Jan2010
Bob Lytle, Remembered
Friday, January 1, 2010 at 2:59PM 
Ardent Allard enthusiast, archivist, historian, ambassador, and accomplished racer – and my good friend – Bob died on December 13th with his family by his side.
I first met Bob several years ago at the Monterey Historic Races. It did not start as a face-to-face meeting, because my first view of Bob was his long legs sticking out from under his J2X. “Hi Bob. It’s Andy.” I said. “What’s going on?”
“Damn diff is coming loose. Pass me the nine-sixteens, will you?” Greasy fingernails were followed by several beers and a long chat.
Sunday
20Dec2009
Allard Dragster Update
Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 8:32PM 
A lot of progress has been made since we last reported on the Allard Dragster restoration project that is being carried out by the Allard Chrysler Action Group (ACAG) in association with the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu in the UK. Below is an overview of the progress that has been made:
- The ACAG has partnered with www.project1320.com which is an online community focused on vintage drag racing and history.
Sunday
13Dec2009
Bob Lytle - The Last Checkered Flag
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 8:52PM 
I just received word that Bob Lytle has taken his Last Checkered Flag. Bob fought a long fight with cancer and now he’s finally at peace.
‘Cottonwood’ Bob (aka ‘Spur Gear’) was a larger than life personality and he served as the Allard Register and was a fixture on the west coast vintage racing circuit in his Black #65 Allard J2X.
Bob requested that no memorial service be held…but please feel free to leave a comment below with your remembrances of Bob. A more fitting obituary will follow…
Bob was a good friend and I will miss him.
All the best,
Colin Warnes
Saturday
21Nov2009
Great Web Site - Etceterini.com
Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 7:38PM If you enjoy looking at racing programs, stories, and results from the 50's & early 60's, you need to check out http://www.etceterini.com/. Enjoy!
tagged Etceterini.com in HISTORY
Etceterini.com in HISTORY Friday
20Nov2009
Allard Saloon/Touring Car?
Friday, November 20, 2009 at 10:42PM 
Perhaps one of the more interesting Allard specials was the Dolphin, which was based on an Allard L-type. What made the Dolphin-Allard unique was its retractable hardtop, allowing the car to be either a closed saloon or open touring car. The retractable hardtop was designed and commissioned by Mr. John R.V. Dolphin of Dolphin Industrial Development.
Wednesday
18Nov2009
Moustaches Fighting Cancer
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 9:49PM 
This just in…Gavin Allard, grandson of Sydney is growing a moustache this year for Movember. What is Movember you ask? Movember (www.Movember.com) is the new name for November, which has been renamed in honor of the brave men throughout the world growing moustaches to fight prostate cancer. The cause is especially important to Gavin since it was cancer that took Sydney. If all goes well, Gavin’s ‘stache will look like the artists impression shown on the right by the end of Movember.
To donate, click on this link http://uk.movember.com/mospace/116923/
Thanks in advance for your support!
(Gavin also serves as the Historian for the Allard Motor Company, click here to email him)