1954 Allard J2X

the many automobiles designed and produced by innovative British dealer constructor and racer Allard the elemental cycle-fender J2 and J2X continue to vividly embody the adventure and romance of early postwar racing like no other automobiles. Carrying on Allard??™s proven race-winning formula the J2 combined a lightweight chassis and simple bodywork with powerful large-displacement engines.Produced for 1950-51 the J2 featured a simple and lightweight box-section chassis with Allard??™s signature split axle up front and a deDion rear suspension plus advanced large-diameter Lockheeed ???Al-Fin??™ hydraulic brakes. fered with a choice of factory-installed or customer-sourced n V-8 engines including n OHV and cury conversions plus the powerful new and Chrysler overhead-valve V-8s the J2 was usually equipped with a 3-speed manual transmission for power delivery; however the General Motors Hydra- c automatic transmission found its way into a handful of -powered Allards.Immediately the Allard J2 was the scourge of British ropean and n motorsports taking a sterling class win and third overall at the 1950 edition of the 24 urs of Le s with Allard co-driving with New er Tom . The J2??™s success in was particularly strong including wins at hampton Pebble tkins Glen and many other venues during the early-1950s ??? Age??? of n sports-car racing. n-to-be-famous n J2 pilots included Phil and John Fitch. ing to data maintained by the Allard gister? 94 examples of the J2 were constructed from 1949 to 1952 with the carefully re-engineered J2X succeeding it.Among the welcome revisions ushered in by the J2X were a 6-inch frame extension while wheelbase remained unchanged at 100 inches. nes were moved forward by 7.5 inches for improved cockpit space with the added benefit of improved handling characteristics. before with the J2 a wide array of engines was available; however and Chrysler V-8s were most commonly used. In addition to 71 cycle-fender J2X models 14 envelope-bodied J2X Le s cars were produced according to figures published by the Allard gister.The late-production J2X offered here numbered J2X 3209 carries exceptionally well known and documented history from new. ing to Allard gister records Chassis 3209 is one of just nine Allard automobiles exported new to da in all and the sole J2X exported there. Originally painted Beige with d upholstery and Crimson wire wheels 3209 was exported on May 15 1953 to da via rallyist and importer Alec d of d & in real Quebec. Quebec resident Gurd was the Allard??™s original owner through whom it passed to restaurateur Richard of who raced MGs during the early 1950s. Among ??™s outings with 3209 he raced the Allard at the 1955 dian National Exhibition damaging the right front and thereafter selling the J2X in favor of a 300SL Gullwing.The Allard??™s next owner was view resident Fred J. es who had the car repainted d in 1955 then Black in 1956. Mr. es advertised the car for sale in the January 1956 issue of d & Track magazine: ???ALLARD J2X. One of the last produced mileage under 5000 condition original and immaculate modified engine Jaguar gearbox wire wheels side mount spare.??? wever the car went unsold and Mr. es retained and raced it until 1957. ing to a period photograph published by the Allard gister Fred es set fastest time with 3209 at the 1956 Rattlesnake hill climb. Other period sightings of 3209 under Mr. es??™ ownership included an outing to rewood s in – the ex-RCAF training base ??“ and other racing venues prior to the establishment of the port circuit (now dian Motorsport k) near during the 1960s.The next owner of 3209 was Dave R. Pidgeon resident in and a nephew of movie actor lter Pidgeon who worked in at the time and reportedly used the Allard as his daily driver on sunny days. Photographed for the October 1959 cover of da Track & Traffic magazine 3209 was offered for sale by Mr. Pidgeon in the magazine??™s July 1961 issue described as a ???CADILLAC-ALLARD J2X ??“ rb track and road car. ticularly suited to hill climbs as featured on CT&T cover October 1959. Maintained in top condition. ne set up by Racing Equipment with 4 2-throat carburetors solid valve lifters. Corvette 4-speed transmission. Finished in bright blue red leather. Not suitable for beginners or those with a ???heavy foot.???In January 1962 Mr. Pidgeon sold the Allard for a reported $2000 to resident Al s who retained it for more than the next 50 years eventually selling the car to a fellow da-based Allard enthusiast. In tribute to Mr. s the new owner drove the J2X in the 2018 ckley Climb held in Southern ??™s beautiful ckley with the former owner??™s ashes fittingly along for the ride. ed and maintained by the most recent owner in readiness for driving enjoyment as originally intended the J2X remains otherwise unaltered and as previously owned by Mr. s. offered the J2X features a 331 cubic-inch OHV V-8 engine equipped with twin y 4-barrel carburetors and finned alloy rocker covers paired with a Jaguar 4-speed manual gearbox. While older the Allard??™s llic Blue paint finish remains nice and shiny indicative of proper care and maintenance. Accents include painted wire-spoke wheels and the wonderfully patinated red leather-trimmed seats. ly detailed and presented this rare lovely and honest Allard J2X carries outstanding history and marks an important evolutionary step in classic postwar sports cars with its British chassis and potent n V-8 power clearly foreshadowing such other sporting legends as ??™s AC-based Cobras of the 1960s. Now offered ready to enjoy on your favorite stretch of open road or on today??™s most desirable long-distance classic rallies including the famous this wonderful 1954 Allard J2X is ready to amaze all onlookers with its purposeful presence and mighty performance.? fers welcome and trades consideredFor additional details please view this listing directly on our website https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7567-1954-allard-j2x/