Allard Motor Company: Beyond the Records

The Allard Motor Company archives are a valuable resource for studying the history of a short-lived but influential British carmaker, with production records, unseen official photographs, documents, and correspondence covering the years 1946-1958. Author Gavin Allard, the grandson of Sydney Allard, provides insight into the people, dealerships, and drivers who built and drove the cars.

Format: Hardback
Length: 820 pages
Publication date: 19 February 2023
Publisher: Dalton Watson Fine Books

The Allard Motor Company archives are an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to delve into the rich history and profound impact of this short-lived but significant British carmaker on the British motor industry. Spanning the years of operation from 1946 to 1958, this comprehensive book offers a treasure trove of production records, accompanied by a plethora of previously unseen official photographs, documents, and correspondence. Moreover, an easy-to-use reference spreadsheet provides a convenient guide for Allard owners to locate their car's feature within the pages, while casual observers can also gain insights into the indelible mark this small British car manufacturer left on the annals of motoring history. Authored by Gavin Allard, the grandson of Sydney Allard, who played a pivotal role in leading the company into post-war Britain and beyond, this book delves into the lives of the individuals who crafted the cars, the dealerships that sold them, and the passionate drivers who took them to the open roads.

Weight: 4956g
Dimension: 254 x 307 x 72 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781956309065