The Allard M is a sports car manufactured by the British Allard Motor Company between 1947 and 1950. It is considered the first civilised sports car by Allard.[1] Production reached approximately 500.[2]
| Allard M | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Allard Motor Company |
| Also called | Allard M1 |
| Production | 1947-1950 (500) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | Allard P1 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.6 L V8 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,844.8 mm (9 ft 4 in) |
| Length | 4,648.2 mm (15 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 1,803.4 mm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,179 kg (2,600 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor | Allard M2 |
The M is a two-door, four-seater convertible and was marketed at the time as a Drophead Coupé. It is powered by a Ford 3.6 litre (3622 cc) engine. Later models were equipped with a Ford Pilot sourced column shift. Three cars were equipped with fixed head coupé bodywork by various coachbuilders.
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1948 M Drophead Coupé, rear view -
One of three M-types equipped with fixed head bodywork
References
edit- ^ Sedgwick, Michael; Gillies, Mark (1993). Pressnell, Jon (ed.). A-Z of cars, 1945-1970 (Rev. pbk. ed.). Bideford, Devon: Bay View Books Ltd. p. 14. ISBN 1870979397.
- ^ De la Rive Box, Rob (2006). The complete encyclopedia of sport cars 1945-1975 (4. edition. ed.). Lisse: Robo International. pp. 21. ISBN 9036615151.