1950 Allard J2 Competition Two-Seater (FIA Papers)
“Specially designed for the Competition Motorist” – Allard Motor Company.
Eligible for Mille Miglia, Goodwood, Le Mans Classic..........
Built mainly for participation in sporting events, the Allard J2 achieved 42 victories in the first year of its appearance. It was marketed as ‘having just about everything for the competition motorist, including a 100-inch wheelbase and a dry weight of only 2,006 lbs.’
To benefit overseas buyers, the chassis was designed to accommodate various engines or could have been supplied without the engine, if preferred.
#1570 was delivered on 26th January 1950 to Tate of Leeds, the Allard dealership. Only 99 J2s were built, this car was 10th off the production line and was originally specified in black with a red interior, fitted with a standard Ford Mercury side valve V8.
Currently finished in British racing green with contrasting green leather. The Cadillac V8 engine has just been completely rebuilt by Pace Engineering. FIA papers run until 31st December 2027 and this rare and important J2 is eligible for entry to the most prestigious Historic racing events such as the Mille Miglia, Goodwood Revival, Monaco Historic Grand Prix and Classic Le Mans, plus numerous other Historic race series including the RAC Woodcote Trophy.
Mr Maurice Wilde acquired #1570 in April 1950. Wilde was an enthusiastic racer and contended in many events with the car in 1950 and 1951. He also installed the previously unobtainable and very desirable new Cadillac 331 ohv V8 of 5420cc. A friend of Wilde, Grand Prix racer T.C. Harrison (known as Cuth) was invited to drive on occasions, including the unlimited class at Gamston, finishing third. The car was also entered for the RAC Tourist trophy at Dundrod, where in appalling weather conditions during practice, Cuth decided not to enter the car on the grid. The race was won by Stirling Moss in an XK120.
Shortly afterwards Wilde sold the car to Mr Norman Woodhouse, and subsequent owners were Mr Arthur Welton and Mr Malcolm Dungworth. In 1964, Dungworth competed in various hill climb events with a class win at Harewood and a team win at Shelsey Walsh. Subsequently, Dungworth sold the car to Mr Paul Hope, who sometime in the late 60s sold the car to Brian Classic and then onto Mr Terry Bennett, who took the car to the USA. It was returned to the UK in 1987 and sold to Nick Mason's Ten Tenths Collection.
Subsequent owners were racing driver/motor dealer Frank Sytner, Mr Arthur Kelly, and Mr Malcolm Verey who prepared the car for entering into the Mille Miglia.
The history folder with #1570 is extensive with many period photos of the car racing at Harewood and Shelsley Walsh for example. Full FIA papers are included, along with various press articles and a copy of an original brochure.
Price: £POA
