Allard J2X: Then and Now

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@rodalexander5666 Год назад

I am proud to say I had the pleasure of riding in one of the originals back when I was between eight or nine years old. In Studio City, CA there was a used car dealer that specialized in foreign cars, and it happened to be a place where affectionado's of cars gathered in the evening. It was operated by a man called Gene Klein, who a few years later was fortunate enough to become the US distributor for Volvo. My dad was in the car business and he would some evenings take me to the dealership. Klein trusted my dad, so I was fortunate that he allowed him to take me for short rides around the neighborhood is some memorable cars. I can recall a Riley convertable, an XK120, a Sunbeam Alpine, and so on. One evening a man was there with a red Cad-Allard J2X. His name was Oliver Wallace, and he was the guy who composed all the music for Disney pictures. Mr. Wallace was kind enough to give this little boy the thrill of his life by taking him for a short drive around Studio City in this thrilling and powerful car with sounds to match. Years later I happened to watch Phil Hill race one, and win, at Laguna Seca during the time that the Concourse de Elegance takes place over in Pebble. I don't believe it was the Wallace car, although it was red.

@throughmyeyes9940 Год назад

You were a lucky kid, WOW!

@richdurbin6146 Год назад

I'm really digging Donald's greatcoat here. Classy look.

@chopsticksmaster6543 Год назад

The reason why I always tune in is to see your smile as you are driving down the road, you truly love automobiles

@melvinburwell8202 Год назад

Wow. These are cars very seldom seen. Only on the collector channels. A man's car. The ultimate British roadster. Nothing looks like these. A Hybrid with American engine and English chassis/ body. Magnificent again Mr. Osborne. Woohoo. The thrill.👍👍😎🤗❤️💜💛💚💖

@paullazarro4295 Год назад

Donald, your broad smile says it all !

@user-xt7rs8md7p Месяц назад

Enjoyed learning about this car at Watkins Glen International Raceway yesterday!

@albertseabra9226 Год назад

Allards are Indeed fabulous. Most European races in the 50s and 60s used to feature different Allard models. Browsing through old car magazines is quite a thrill. However, watching today this great video was rather gratifying -- an Allard in the flesh, being driven by a real car guy. Thank you for your pertinent comments about a fantastic car -- no empty mambo jambo...

@Tzhz Год назад

Always good to see Americans driving these. My grandad was Sydneys 1st cousin and used to test drive these when he came down from London. We also have a 1949 K1 Type. The correct pronunciation of Allard is "AL-ARD" (like hard without the H.

@gustavoflorio5383 Год назад

What a privilege it is to have, in just one video, TWO completely different looks from Donald!

@jamesdellaneve9005 Год назад

How Fun! And from our favorite docent!

@gerarddion4859 Год назад

What a great classic! Thank you for the review!

@neoclassic09 Год назад

it's cool to see how excited Donald really is about cars and their history and provenance

@kevinmurphy5506 Год назад

Don, your aprecciation and knowledge of automovtives and articultion is deeply enjoyed. As well as your smile and laughter prove that it can be entertaing and enjoyable. also.

@mooslionheart Год назад

Donald very well done driving as “one of the luckiest sons of gun on the planet … wooo hoo!” Keeping the Allard on the center line of that single track country lane was a handful!

@marktheballamyfordbloke Год назад

Great test Donald ! Like the other best things in life, Allards appeal to the heart not the head. Not just the epic J2s with a Cadillac V8 but also the L-type and M-type tourers, K-type full-bodied 2-seaters, and the bonkers P2 saloon which won the 1952 Monte Carlo rally. Any of those Allards with a tweaked Mercury flathead give huge fun without huge money. Here in the UK and Europe, Allard J2s and J2Xs still appear near the front of historic races at tracks like Goodwood and Monaco. It looks more like wrestling than driving, but with the added satisfaction of beating exotic Italian sportscars that cost 10x. Gotta love 'em.

@flibbertygibbets Год назад

P2 saloon?

@TheBTG88 Год назад

Love to see the classic white Saab 900 convertible crossing the intersection at 7:57!

@mihan5660 Год назад

I remember reading about Allards in a clive cussler book. So great to see one in action

@donaldwiller9238 Год назад

Great video. You are so lucky to Drive these cars 🚗

@stephenhenion8304 Год назад

I read all about Allards in Road and Track magazine. I would see them for sale in Hemmings Motor News.... then in the 80s I saw them at Lime Rock in action!! Considering how few were made, they seemed to be everywhere!!

@MrKdr500 Год назад

A good friend of mine Graham Smith made a very good living out of building replicas in Australia and most of them were sold to the USA. every year he gets flown to Laguna Seca race track for a week long race event featuring a lot of the cars he made.

@neilperry2224 Год назад

One of favourite classics that I'd love to own but I can't afford to even look at one. It would have to be Caddy power for me

@bicyclist2 Год назад

Very cool car. I hope to own one some day. Anyone else notice the white Alfa coming the other way at 11:49? Thanks.

@jamesmisener3006 Год назад

A 2019 that delivers a real vintage experience. I doubt that's in the brochure. Looks and sounds great. But will it do a burnout? I'am sure it will! Cheers 🇨🇦

@reelreeler8778 Год назад

That old Allard looks like it could be a handful

@tomjoseph1444 Год назад

Seems to me that there was a kit car of the JX made in Hemet CA years ago. It would be a nice alternative to those of us who are not millionaires.

@davemeshamsr6000 Год назад

Sounds nice but what gear do u seem to be stuck in

@gavinallard9752 Год назад

A great video beautifully put together. Just a general note. As historian of the Allard marque and grandson to Sydney I can say almost all ‘replica’ or ‘rethought’ Allards past or present did not and do not have official Allard sanction. My brother holds the rights and trademarks. As per my new book Allard Motor Company - The Records and Beyond only JR 3408 is a sanctioned car not built by the Allard Motor Company between 1946 to 1959 but built by my brother. The newer car you show is well built but I hold the factory records, the Allard Register can accept the car but they don’t represent the family. Just incase people think we have disappeared years ago we have not, the family have spoken. Can be somewhat grating to see others use your name and historic photos, what shall not be used is my records. Buyer beware., do your research.

@rafflesnow 3 месяца назад

Carroll Shelby would have gotten a kick out of this modern day Allard!

@John_Duke_Wayne Год назад

John Wayne Approved

@davemeshamsr6000 Год назад

Nice large steering wheel

@alanrogers7090 Год назад

This car was one of many Owned by the fictional character, Dirk Pitt, who was created by the late author, Clive Cussler, who collected cars in real life. I don't know if Cussler had this car in his collection, but his character, Pitt, had many of the same cars in hs fictional collection.

@davemeshamsr6000 Год назад

What year is that

@rogerallard296 Год назад

J2X was 1951-1954. Only 83 were built. Some were the LeMans version with closed bodies to comply with FIA regulations.

@johndavey72 Год назад

Good evening Donald. Is your driving always dictated by the filmcrew or can you just give it some wellie when no ones looking ...........👿👿 Thanks Dennis .

@davemeshamsr6000 Год назад

Is that a new car?

@gustavoflorio5383 Год назад

Second one is. 2019.

@rogerallard296 Год назад

First car shown is the original. The second part of the video is the Alllard Motor Works J2X MkIII - a totally modern version with all of the performance gear for reliability, safety and comfort.

@facelikedog Год назад

If you don't stop smiling Donny, you're gonna get bugs on your teeth.

@throughmyeyes9940 Год назад

Allard was WAY ahead of Shelby

@tremortech Год назад

Where do you think Shelby got the idea?

@gavinallard9752 Год назад

Shelby drove for Allard in 54 in a J2x and directly attributes to the AC Cobra idea . Gavin Allard

@adoreslaurel 11 месяцев назад

Changing the wheels to something considered "Modern" would look rediculous on a car like this.

@pelicanlover69 Год назад

My only thought, why was it not in British Racing Green?

@gustavoflorio5383 Год назад

Red is their heritage color. Why red? I couldn't find 😅

@Tzhz Год назад

@gustavoflorio5383 actually green is (I'm a relative of Sydney Allard, he's my grandads first cousin)

@rogerallard296 Год назад

Most J2Xs were shipped without paint or engine. They were then fitted with either the 331 Hemi or the 331 Cadillac. There were two Buicks and two Olds engines in the J2X. Carroll Shelby’s was red, as so many others.