Description
Allard M Type 1949 V8 3. 9Lt Drop-head Coupe Multi Concours Winner
Multi concours award winning M type.
Date of first registration 1949.
Colour Blue.
Mileage 16244.
Petrol.
Volvo 4 speed all synchro gearbox.
Chassis Number M716 reg number MUA 630.
24 Stud Flathead Ford side-valve V8 - 3922 cc / 3. 9Lt,
Twin Stromberg 97 carbs, Offenhauser aluminium heads,
Iskenderian max 1 fast road cam, phase 2 front brakes.
Mallory electronic ignition, Power estimated at 135 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Performance: 0 - 60 approx. 11 secs , max speed: approx. 100 mph
Includes (See photos near end):
1x Smiths 1945 Bevelift Jack & Cover
2x Wheel Chocks
1x Wheel Brace
2x Spare Belts
1x Spare Wheel Cover
Mel Herman's multi concours award winning M type restored to an extremely high standard.
Completely rebuilt 3. 9 litre engine at time of restoration with an excellent 4 speed all synchro gearbox conversion retaining the torque tube and a 3. 27 CW&P.
It has many mod cons fitted including radio and seat belts.
This must be the best M Type out there.
Mel Herman’s multi concours award winning M type is restored to an extremely high standard. Mel was meticulous about every aspect and detail of the car and his efforts are clear when you look inside or outside. The car was a multiple winner of awards at AOC (Allard Owners Club - allardownersclub. org) gatherings and other events Mel attended.
He completely rebuilt the 3. 9 litre flathead at the time of restoration. It has a Volvo 4 speed all synchro gearbox, with great ratios allowing cruising at legal limits. It retains the torque tube with a 3. 27 crown wheel and pinion. It starts easily, drives beautifully, has a heater, radio and seat belts to make life more pleasant and safer. It has a custom made Autosparks loom, providing switching and power for the additions Mel specified. Carpet throughout is high quality. Seats are renovated and beautifully upholstered in red leather. All interior panels have been remade and recovered perfectly. All dials work as they should and the steering wheel is refinished to a high standard. The folding hood was remade and works perfectly.
The car has been awaiting a new owner and you should expect some light recommissioning as it comes back into use, but there are no known faults with the car and the brakes work well. To achieve a renovation to this standard would cost multiples of the asking price, so if you are considering a renovation project, why not save yourself time and money - buy with this beautiful car.
AWARDS ACHIEVED:
5 times Class Winner - Allard Owners Club Concours
Class Winner - Tatton Park Classic Car Concours 2010
Best in Show - Manchester Classic Car Show 2011
Overall Runner up – Classic & Sportscar Magazine Concours, Shelsley Walsh 2015
Best in Show – Hatfield House Classic Car Show 2017
Club Winner – Knebworth House Classic Car Show 2018
Second in Class - Allard Online Concours 20201949 ALLARD M TYPE
499 built 1947 - 1950. Approximately 60 remaining worldwide
In its day the Allard M type was considered the epitome of the fast sports tourer and successfully competed in many international events including:
The Monte Carlo Rally, The Alpine Rally, The Lisbon Rally
and The Swiss Rally de Nieges.
