FAQ
Is the J2X MkII street legal?
Under the category of ‘low-production hand-built
vehicles’, the J2X MkII is engineered and assembled to meet
titling and registration requirements in most jurisdictions in N.
America, and some in Europe, Asia and soon in Australia. We can
provide right-hand drive where required. Because the safety
components used in the J2X MkII (brakes, suspension, fuel/brake
lines, etc.) meet or exceed current high-volume factory production
cars (because they are designed primarily for high performance use),
these are basically non-issues with respect to technical inspection.
This said, emissions seem to be the big issue for most titling
applications. In many countries, each state or province establishes
its own standards. To ensure that our J2X MkIIs meet those
requirements, we install brand new engines that are currently
installed in passenger cars that pass the tests. Because of the
efficiency of these new motors and their computerized processing
units (CPU), there should not be an issue in meeting the
requirements.
Can the Allard J2X MkII be titled as a 1951-1954 vehicle?
Currently, there are as many rules for titling, as there are states.
In some instances, a car is titled in the year of the model design.
In others, it is titled in the year that the engine was
manufactured, or in the year the vehicle was assembled. Allard Motor
Works tries to keep abreast of all of the legislation and should be
in a position to provide the answer. Some states will require a
full-width windshield and wipers when the vehicle is registered in
the year it was assembled, whereas other states will approve the use
of the same windscreens that were on the original J2X, if it is
titled as a 1951-1954.
What about the Allard Registry serial numbers
that are on the J2X MkII?
Special Allard Registry serial numbers are provided to Allard Motor
Works’ vehicles. These 4-digit numbers are a 9000-series
registration developed by the Registry to distinguish them from the
original Allards. The Allard Motor Company of London, UK, produced
some 1,900 vehicles of all types, between 1936 and 1959. Their
serial numbers are registered in the archives, and while there are a
number of ‘holes’ in the sequence of these serial
numbers, it would be inappropriate to ‘fill these in’
with the registration of a new vehicle. This is why the Allard
Registry has established a new series of numbers. All Allard Motor
Works’ vehicles will be listed in the Allard Registry. Each
J2X MkII sports an authentic brass Allard registration plate on the
engine compartment firewall. The 17-digit VIN will be placed where
you DOT requires it to be placed.
Where will my J2X MkII be assembled?
All US cars will be assembled at our operation in Champlain, NY.
European, Asian and Australian cars will be assembled in Montreal,
which has a major deep-sea container port. Canadian vehicles will
receive their final assembly in the province they are to be
registered in.
Where do I get the car serviced or get spare parts?
AMW is engineered to incorporate components that are tried and
tested in high performance conditions. All of our components have
manufacturer warrantees. We designed our J2X MkII to be simple to
service and to replace any part. Regular maintenance schedules can
be done at any dealer (Chrysler or GM), or at any quality service
shop. Should you have a ’fender-bender’, AMW can rapidly
ship out the part that you need, along with the installation
procedure that any quality body shop can follow, to bring our Allard
back to its original ‘show quality’ state.
What colors can be ordered?
There are no restrictions to the choices of color. This said, Allard
Motor Works recommends that the color orders not be a metallic
paint, as it takes away from the period look of the new J2X.
Currently, we recommend the classic British Racing Green, the
Daytona Green (lighter), testosterone-charged red, Midnight Blue,
Bordeaux, black, graphite grey and mother-of-pearl for the tropical
regions. We have a wide range of leathers to complement the chosen
color, as we have high quality carpeting that will blend in very
well.
Do you sell the Allard J2X MkII in kit form?
We do not provide our J2X MkII in kit form. We do however make it
available as a rolling chassis, since a number of individuals would
like to install their own original 331 Hemi or Cadillac.
Is there a direct family relationship between
Roger Allard (Allard Motor Works) and
Sydney Allard (Allard Motor Company)?
There are no direct family ties between these two entrepreneurs.
Currently, the Allard Motor Company (AMC) has confirmed an exclusive
business arrangement for the worldwide use of the vehicle design and
the signature by Allard Motor Works (AMW). Under this understanding,
AMC agreed to assist in the promotion of the AMW J2X and AMW is
prepared to promote AMC’s racing components interests in North
America. Since the Allard name is relatively uncommon, and has its
roots in France (where my ancestors are from), it is quite likely
that there is some convergence going back a number of generations.
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