History

"The J2X is part of the Allard Motor Company's large family of vehicles built between 1936 and 1964 (arguably its most successful). Founded in 1936 by Sydney Allard, the company produced some 1,900 automobiles. These included hill climbers, sprint cars, sedans, racing cars and even dragsters (see Photo Album).

"Sydney Allard was a consummate racer. His cars saw plenty of action and enjoyed a solid reputation as serious contenders at Le Mans, Monte Carlo, Watkins Glen, Silverstone, Pebble Beach, Goodwood, as well as countless other tracks throughout Europe and North America.

"The legendary J2X was a limited production racing/touring car. Although only 83 were produced between 1951 and 1954, these were the most successful racers of the Allard collection. Although the Allard Motor Company never produced its own engines, it successfully integrated existing American power plants into its cars to threaten the dominance of racing circuits by larger producers. Factory Allard J2Xs were usually equipped with a Ford-Mercury flathead, but it was the 331 cu. in. Cadillac and the Chrysler 331 Hemi Firepower that made its exploits legendary. Rear-end was deDion.

"The Allard's racing notoriety came at the hands of individuals who are now legends in their own rights – Sydney Allard, Zora Arkus Duntov (Corvette pioneer), General Curtis LeMay (first commander of the Strategic Air Command), as well as movie star Steve McQueen."

Books

Classic Cars (Illustrated Encyclopedia)  Excellent general resource and overview of classic cars from around the world. 9 x 7, 192 pages, many color pictures

Ultimate Classic Car Book  Extensive coverage of 90 postwar classic cars from around the world. 11 ½ x 9 ½, many color photos

Cars: A Celebration  Histories of 150 of the most famous cars ever produced are fully documented with over 1800 photos. But the most arresting features of the book are its size (nearly 600 pages), heft (6.5 lbs.), and quality (heavy, high-gloss paper with a sturdy binding). 9 ½ x 11 ½, 576 pages

Motional Memories
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