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From Tom Lush, “In addition to the standard K, L, M and P models, Sydney decided to build a special competition version of the two seater, in limited numbers, for any ‘proved’ driver seriously intending to use it for this purpose. It was not to be publicly advertised, as this would draw too much attention, to the possible detriment of sales of the standard range.

Based on pre-war trials cars, the wheelbase was shortened to 100 in, and was to have a modified Mercury V8 engine, a high ground clearance and quickly detachable front wings, together with other features necessary for competition use. These cars were to bear the prefix J1, and were not mentioned to the Press, but later several articles included references to their existence. In the event, only 13 were made, the approximate total envisaged by Sydney before production began.” (The Allard Story, P.47)

Years Produced:

1946 – 1948

Quantity Produced:

13

Wheelbase:

100"

Steering:

Marles

Front Suspension:

Allard divided front axle, transverse leaf springs

Rear Suspension:

Solid Axle, transverse leaf springs

Track:

56.0" front / 52.0" rear

Weight:

2520 pounds (dry)

Wheel Size:

16" x 4.5" wide, 5 x 5.5" bolt circle, 2.75" offset

Tires:

6.25 x 16"

Fuel Capacity:

17 gallons + 1 gallon reserve

Engine:

Ford 24-stud 3.9L V-8 flathead with (2) Stromberg 97 carbs (supercharger optional)

Transmission:

Ford 3-speed, steering column shift, 14.4 1st, 6.50 2nd, 4.11 3rd, 16.46 rev

Differential:

Ford rear axle (narrowed), 4.11 ratio

Exterior Paint Colors:

Black, Blue, Blue, Red, and White

Interior Leather Colors:

Blue, Red

Price (new):

₤750

 

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