Photos from the past...
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David Hooper racing up the Valence Hill Climb in Sydney's old Steyr racer. You can see the Steyr at Amelia Island this March.
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Allard Dragster ENGINE Reveal AT AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL 2011
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By Brian Taylor, ACAG Chair
Well, sometimes I thought it would never happen, but thanks to the last minute efforts by Booth-Arons, SBS Worldwide, U S Automotive, Aurora Bearing Company, Andy Robinson, Bob Roberts, Doug Hill’s team at the museum and Chris Eames we finally had the car and engine ready for Autosport International. Phew!
Thursday January 13th was the first day of the show, which was only open to the industry. ACAG staff included Stuart Bradbury, Bob Roberts and myself. Everything was set up and ready for the 11:45 am reveal to the attendees and press of our Booth-Arons re-created 354 Chrysler Hemi engine.
Allard Toys & Models
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By David Watson
Fewer than 200 Allard J2 and J2X models were produced in just three years. Allards certainly entered the public’s consciousness in a big way for American toy makers to go into production of toys derived from such a small overseas car maker.
Happy New Year!
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On behalf of the Allard Register, I'd like to wish you all a healthy, prosperous, and loud 2011!!!
Cheers,
Colin Warnes
J2X 3044 at RM's Arizona Auction
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One of the most enjoyable parts about working on the Allard Register is finding an Allard that has been missing from our database. In this case, RM Auctions contacted us a few months back about J2X 3044. Upon checking our database, I was surprised to find that we had no ownership history for the car; the only details we had was the factory build data.
Allard Register #56
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Click here or the image above to dowload issue #56 of the Allard Register. We hope you enjoy!
Amelia Island 2011 News
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Event:
The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance; March 11-13, 2011
Location:
The Golf Club of Amelia Island
4700/4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, Florida 32034 (45 minutes north of Jacksonville)
Website: www.ameliaconcours.org
In case you haven’t heard, Allard has been selected as one of the featured marques at the 2011 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, along with Duesenberg and Kurtis. The main Concours will take place Sunday March 13, but several events including lectures, tours, and dinners will occur the preceding Friday and Saturday. Amelia Island is one of the premier Concours events in the world; with a unique emphasis on motor sport design in addition to celebrating more traditional automotive styling. It is an incredible honor for the Allard marque to be featured at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and the event is sure to attract a lot of attention to our beloved cars.
The Real Allard Story. "Hang on and shut up."
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-By Bob Judd
It's tempting to see these cars as holy relics; vessels of memories, style and dreams. Emblems of their art and time.
Well screw nostalgia. My old Allard J2, (Chassis #2121, now owned by Martin Stickley - soon to be available for viewing at Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance next March), was a wild beast you rode bareback, no helmet, no seat belt, no nothing, your butt a few inches off the pavement, the pavement visible in the spaces between the aluminum floor panels.
Old Magazine Covers, Part 5
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This cover is from the February 1952 issue of Motorsport Magazine. As with most Motorsport issues, the cover car had very little to do with the actual contents. Do you know what J2 this is?
Video: Allards at Smalley's Garage Tech Inspection - Watkins Glen 2010
/Special thanks to the Allard Owners Club for sharing this link!
Video: Allards Preparing to Drive the Watkins Glen Old Course
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Video: Allards Powering Up Old Corning Hill at Watkins Glen
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Video: The Watkins Glen Old Course in a K3
/Video of Don Barron in his K3 driving the Old Course tour at the 2010 Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix. Special thanks to the Allard Owners Club for sharing this link!
Allard For Sale - K3 6017
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This 1953 Allard K3 was previously restored in the late 1970’s and has been stored inside for the past 25 years. Current owner purchased the carf in 2003 and has driven it on a limited basis. This BRG K3 is complete, but features a non-standard dash and steering wheel and some minor body damage on the left rear fender. The car features a Cadillac 331 engine with dual carbs, Offy valve covers, 4-speed Muncie transmission, folding top and 15” wire wheels. To learn more about this car and view the large photo gallery, click here!
New Allard Dragster Print
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The restoration of Europe’s first dragster, Sydney Allard’s 1961 Allard Chrysler owned by the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, has certainly attracted support from the artistic fraternity. First it was Norwegian artist Tommy Vågen who was closely followed by UK based Paul Whitehouse. Both created paintings that were used to produce a limited number of prints - each signed by Nick Mason of Pink Floyd and Alan Allard. Canadian guitarist Ked Dieter and Booth-Arons partner Sam Eidy penned some lyrics that Ked recorded in his studio under the title Ally Blue. This is available as a download or on an audio CD. And we mustn’t forget Phil Brown who is responsible for all the Allard Chrysler Action Group (ACAG) identity on shirts and leaflets. Others are currently at work creating aspects required for fund raising and promotional material.
For Sale - Replacement Hood Vents
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Allard owner & restorer Jere Krieg has produced a number of replacement hood vents that will fit a variety of Allard Models. The vents are fabricated from billet aluminum and include stainless steel hardware. Each vent costs $53 plus freight. For more information, please click here to email Jere.
On the Road Again
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From Lindsey Parsons...
The car recently arrived home. I have included a shot of J2X 3077 as it returned home from the rally mishap three years ago. It looks like a different car completely now. My long distaste held for chrome is definitely reflected in the new configuration. The painted wheels and internally contained spare tire give the car a much more classic look to my eye.
Allard of the Month - K2 1844
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After sharing his recollections of the 1952 Watkins Glen Grand Prix, we asked Ed to tell us about the Allard K2 he has owned since purchasing it new almost sixty years ago. --Eds.
By Ed Reed
Nothing was the same. At least that’s the way it seemed trying to adjust to normal life after returning home from the Pacific after World War II. The '41 Olds 98 convertible had been sold, the music on the radio was different, and most of my time was taken up in an accelerated GI Bill program finishing up my final three years at Harvard. Amid the hectic schedule, I began attending sprint car races run on dirt tracks throughout southern New England, on weekends.
The Glen in Ten - Recap
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(Click here to view David Hoopers photo gallery)
(Click here to view Peter Bowmans photo gallery)
Twenty-two Allards and upwards of fifty Allard owners, family members, and enthusiasts gathered at Watkins Glen on the 2nd weekend of September. Overseas visitors included Mike and Diana Knapman, David Hooper and Pat Lee from the UK; and Rob and Margie Boult from New Zealand.
Allards Rule at Watkins Glen
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By Bill Pollack
On September 10th twenty-two Allards assembled in this small village in upstate New York. They came from all over the United States, Canada and Great Britain with individuals from as far away as New Zealand. The gathering was to celebrate the victory sixty years ago by a J2 Allard driven by Erwin Goldschmidt. Allards have long since been an endangered species. Many of these Allard owners purchased their cars twenty or more years ago and the vehicles had become a part of the family. This exceptional group of people shared the Glen and its magnificent racing machines from vintage Sprites to 600 horsepower McLarens. As a guest of the Allard Owner’s Club I was privileged to experience this grand event. The following are some of my recollections of three exciting days.