Allard M

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
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
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  One of three M-types equipped with fixed head bodywork