An Interesting Auction...
/On July 13, 2023, UK Auctioneers Humbert & Ellis will be selling seven Allards from the estate of Tony Lockey. The auction is now (July 3) open to bidding and it will close on July 13th at 18:00 BST. The cars are available to view by appointment on the July 7, 10, and 12. Succesful buyers must pick up their spoils on July 18th & 20th.
The cars consist of (1) K1, (2) L’s, (1) P, and (3) J2 Replicas. Below is a quick summary of each car. The model # and photo link to the auction details for the corresponding car. Mr. Lockey definitely had a thing for Allards! Click here to view all the auction details.
The car was sold new through Dagenham motors (delivery date unknown) and was painted Grey with a Brown interior.
The car was sold new through Nunns with delivery on February 18, 1948. It was sold as an untrimmed chassis & body to avoid taxes.
This car was also sold new through Nunns, but with delivery a few weeks later on March 23, 1948. It was also sold as an untrimmed chassis to avoid taxes. We do not know if the body as shown was delivered that way from new or if the rear-end was modified by a coach builder in period or if was changed later to look like a K1.
This car was also sold through Nunns and delivered on May 9, 1951. It was painted blue with a blue interior.
This car started life as a P1, chassis # 1933. The car was sold through Bristol Street Motors and delivered on May 9, 1951. It is claimed this car was built on a P1 chassis which is reasonably common. We have not confirmed that the chassis is P1 (we have not inspected it).
This car also started life as a P1, chassis # 3132. The car was sold through Universal and delivered on July 31, 1951. It is claimed this car was built on a P1 chassis which is reasonably common. We have not confirmed that the chassis is P1 (we have not inspected it).
This is probably the most interesting car in the auction. The estate believes this car to be chassis 1911, the ex Peter Collins car. The claim comes with an asterix* as the Peter Collins car was wrecked and chassis remnants were used to create the Farrallac. We have no way of confirming how much or if any of this car came from 1911.
The J2 replicas are intriguing. I’d love to see photos of the chassis/undercarriage to see how authentic they are. They would without a doubt provide an affordable entry into the adventuresome life of J2 (replica) ownership. I’d also like to learn who built the bodies…one would assume Pitney had a hand in their creation as they appear to be pretty good. If these car weren’t half a world away, I’d consider buying one!
Note: These cars have been subject to restorative works some time ago, and as such, some recommissioning will be required. While some of the cars do run, they are not roadworthy in their current form, and all should be trailered away from the auction.
To learn more about the cars or to bid, email them at admin@humbertellis.com or 01327 359595.