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The K1 was freshened for 1950, becoming the K2. The split front
axle was suspended with coils instead of leaves, and the aluminum body was
redesigned, smoother and better finished. The three porthole vents on the engine
compartment, a la Buick, and the pentagonal grille that were to become Allard
trademarks, made their appearance on the K2 as well as the J2. Wheelbase and
curb weight were unchanged, as was the transverse leaf rear suspension. 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 1950-52, 119 K2s were sold. |
