1952 Allard J2

This car was delivered to Allard agents in Dagenham Motors on the 1st of May 1952. Dagenham Motors sold the car to a Mr. R. Ferrari (no relation) of Gunnersbury Lane, London. Mr. Ferrari owned the car, it appears, until 1960 when in February of that year he advertised the car for sale in the Allard Owners’ Club newsletter. The car was sold to a Mr. Moul of Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, who joined the Allard Owners’ Club in late summer, 1961. Mr. Moul owned the car for many years and in 1975 the car was sold to Mr. Malcolm Maycroft of Claines, Worcester, who owned it for some 20 years.

In 1992 Mr. Maycroft decided to restore the car regardless of cost. Subsequently, the car was sent to renowned specialists, Rod Jolley Coachworks, where a full and total restoration took place. Mr. Jolley declared that this car was one of the most original Allards he had ever seen, possibly one of the most original in existence. The restoration was completed at a total...