PAge Update: Clipper
Sorry for not posting in a while, my paying job has been keeping me distracted lately. Special thanks to David Hooper for putting this write up together on the Allard Clipper.
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Sorry for not posting in a while, my paying job has been keeping me distracted lately. Special thanks to David Hooper for putting this write up together on the Allard Clipper.
Roger Allard has just published his latest newsletter. Interesting items inside include news of entering the Chinese market and a comparison of the J2X MkII vs the J2X by Allard Engineer David Hooper. Click here or the photo above to download the newsletter.
David Hooper racing up the Valence Hill Climb in Sydney's old Steyr racer. You can see the Steyr at Amelia Island this March.
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Twenty-two Allards and upwards of fifty Allard owners, family members, and enthusiasts gathered at Watkins Glen on the 2nd weekend of September. Overseas visitors included Mike and Diana Knapman, David Hooper and Pat Lee from the UK; and Rob and Margie Boult from New Zealand.
By David Hooper
The ‘Atom’ project originated from Ronnie Green the promoter of Wimbledon Speedway who placed an order with the Company to build a prototype 500cc JAP powered small ‘dirt track’ style car. In the 50’s speedway was beginning to lose its appeal due to rather processional racing with little overtaking, and the winner usually being the leader after the first corner – nothing new!
By David Hooper
In 1952, the Allard Motor Company offered a modified dead axle assembly for the J2X complete with removable center section to allow the Halibrand quick change differential to be easily retrofitted to the USA cars. Due to high import costs, it was not cost effective to import quick change differentials from the USA. However, due to interest from existing Allard owners plus HWM, it was decided to make an Allard version.