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.