Allard K1 Mercury
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Car producer : |
Allard |
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Model: |
K1 Mercury |
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Year: |
1946-1950 |
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Type: |
Roadster |
In 1946, with plenty of engines and parts from this work on hand but no government contracts, Allard introduced a car that would appeal to the burgeoning post-war sports car market. The first of what would become many legendary Allard sports cars was the K1, which was a two-seater on a box-section frame with transverse leaf springing, and it had either Ford or Mercury flathead V-8 power and a torque-tube driveshaft. It was light and powerful and boasted superb acceleration. Some 151 K1s were built.
