Beschreibung
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1951 Allard J2
Registration: JWP 800
Chassis No: 1911
The ex-Peter Collins Allard J2, and a car which contributes to very famous history in Allard circles. It's reputed that it was largely in part of his exploits in his 1951 J2 that Peter Collins caught the attention of Ferrari, which is where his race career would take him…
The car offered here is significant. Raced in period with its recognisable cycle-winged green body, green interior, aero screens, pronounced bonnet air scoop and 'JWP 800' registration; this is a very recognisable car which features in many Allard publications. The engine is a 6, 000cc Cadillac with Holley carburettor
Chassis #1911 would be heavily damaged during competition in the late 1950's, after Collins sold the car. From the crashed car, another vehicle, known as the Farallac Mk. I would be created by Don Farrell with the aid of ex-Allard Engineer, David Hooper. This car, chassis #J1812, registered 'MTE 857', and now known as the Farallac Mk. II remains prominent today
Chassis #1911 joined Tony Lockey's collection in a period believed to be the early 1980's. It was rebuilt by our late vendor in the period to 1991 in tribute to how it was known in 1951, after which it was once again registered for the road and re-married to its original & famous registration, 'JWP 800', by the DVLA.
It has subsequently not been run for some time, but always kept in a dry garage which has helped to preserve the car superbly well. This is a real treat of a car which deserves to be back in regular competition!
It is accompanied by a small number of letters of correspondence, and V5C logbook.
As with nearly all the cars in this collection this car has been subject to restorative works some time ago, and as such, some recommissioning will be required. Whilst some of the cars do run, they are not roadworthy in their current form, and all should be trailered away from the auction.
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