Son-of-a-Beach (aka John Beach)
1951 Allard K-2, Palo Alto Concours D'Elegance, Palo Alto, California
Class B1 Car# 302, Sports Cars Thru 1953, 1951 Allard K-2, Owner: David Rossiter, San Mateo, CA Sidney Herbert Allard built a reputation in England as a prominent builder of competitive racers. The Allard Motor Company was founded in 1946, though Sidney had been building and modifying vehicle since the mid 1930's. The post war automobiles were mostly powered by Ford flathead V8s and often fitted with Sidney's own intake manifolds and cylinder heads. His J2X Sports racers utilized the Cadillac and Chrysler OHV V8's continuing the traditional of American power in a British alloy body.
1951 Allard K-2, Palo Alto Concours D'Elegance, Palo Alto, California
Class B1 Car# 302, Sports Cars Thru 1953, 1951 Allard K-2, Owner: David Rossiter, San Mateo, CA Sidney Herbert Allard built a reputation in England as a prominent builder of competitive racers. The Allard Motor Company was founded in 1946, though Sidney had been building and modifying vehicle since the mid 1930's. The post war automobiles were mostly powered by Ford flathead V8s and often fitted with Sidney's own intake manifolds and cylinder heads. His J2X Sports racers utilized the Cadillac and Chrysler OHV V8's continuing the traditional of American power in a British alloy body.