History of the 1946 - 1948 Allard J1
Allard J1 Competition
Prior to World War Two, Sydney Allard and his close friend Ken Hutchison were almost invincible in their Allard Specials in trials competitions, and Allard's reputation led him to produce a number, mainly for friends. After the war, the first true competition car was produced: the Allard J1. Just 13 were built between 1946 and 1948, with maybe half a dozen remaining today.
The car, based on the pre-war trials car, uses a Ford Mercury 239CI Flathead V8 engine mounted on a small (100-inch wheelbase) chassis. Transverse leaf suspension was used, with high ground-clearance and quickly-detachable front wings.
Today these cars are very rare, with the whereabouts of a small number known to the Allard Owners' Club.