1953 Allard K3 Roadster

This very rare Allard K3 Roadster comes with Cadillac’s proven OHV V8 and dual Carter WCFB carburettors.

It is a complete car and is in decent overall condition

The odometer reads 78,727 miles, although we can’t vouch for the accuracy of that figure.

We noticed that it has a 1956 Watkins Glen ‘Race Communications’ badge above the dashboard and an ‘Amelia Island’ fob attached to the ignition key.

What stories this car might tell.

This vehicle is currently in storage at CARS Europe BV. If you require a quote for shipping anywhere in the world, please contact them direct (details below).

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their legal proof of purchase.

Unless otherwise stated, we have not tried to start or drive the car and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

It must be collected within 7-days of the auction end. Storage charges (€70 + local VAT per car per week) will commence from the sixth day following the auction end.  These must be paid in full prior to the vehicle’s collection or onward transportation.

Collection and viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please send an email to the storage centre to ensure vehicle(s) are ready at time of collection. Photographic ID will be required at time of collection. If a third party is collecting for you, then written authorisation is required in advance from you and photographic ID of the third party is required at the time of collection. 

CARS Europe BV will contact you after the balance payment is received to confirm onward transport requirements. For enquiries about import tax and shipping contact Madam Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, joanna@carsworldwide.com.

The bodywork has endured the passage of time very well and the car is reassuringly free of any major dinks or dents.

There is what appears to be a little corrosive pitting at the base of the front wings and the front and rear bumpers are carrying a few dents.

Otherwise, however, the bodywork is carrying a number and distribution of scuffs, stone chips and patches of paint discolouration that are wholly commensurate with the car’s age and overall condition.

All five wire wheels look to be well preserved, from what we can see.

The cars lights, lenses, badging and other exterior fixtures and fittings are in good order, as is the black fabric hood and tonneau cover.

The interior is as good as the exterior and has retained a good deal of integrity.

The red leather upholstery on the bench seat has some gentle patina but is otherwise remarkably free of creasing or other signs of wear.

The black padded dashboard surround is good, as is the metal face of the instrument binnacle.

The door cards, carpets and mats are also very reasonable.

The wooden steering wheel rim is cracked and split in numerous places.

The engine and engine bay look to have been well looked-after and are clean, dry and orderly from what we can see.

We can’t vouch for the car’s mechanical integrity as we haven’t started or driven it.

In common with many of the cars from this collection, this example comes with very little paperwork or history.

It does, however, come with a V5C UK registration document dating from 2013.

Any Allard K3 Roadster is a rare and highly desirable car.

This one seems to us to have all the underlying integrity and completeness to make it a very attainable, achievable and ultimately very rewarding restoration project.

We’re confident to offer this fine car for auction with an estimate of €40,000 - €50,000.

The car is currently in storage, you can see a picture of the collection as it stands today at the very bottom of the photo gallery. 

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located at CARS Europe HQ in Nieuw Vennep in the Netherlands. Viewings are STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT and they are open weekdays between 9am – 5pm. To book an appointment, please contact Ms Joanna Herlihy (email: joanna.herlihy@carsworldwide.com, or tel: +31(0)252 682 526).

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