This 1951 Allard K2 (chassis 91K2082) is a very attractive recent restoration sold with orginal documentation detailing its initial sale to a US serviceman stationed in Germany. A Cadillac/4-speed car, a high level of attention to detail is shown in photos, and even the underside appears virtually box fresh. Clearly what this one needs is to be driven and enjoyed, and we think it’d look even better after a few hundred miles of bedding in. Find it here on eBay in Marina Del Rey, California with a $149,500 BIN.

​Original colors aren’t given, but this almond green works particularly well and looks spot-on period correct to boot. Allards aren’t always the most attractive cars, but on good days the factory turned out some real stunners—this one included. The distinct grille and quad oblong port vents below it as well as amazing twin fishtail exhausts are our favorite features hands-down.

​The interior is equally lovely, its engine turned dash and large faced gauges offsetting otherwise minimally styled surroundings. The bolt-shaped door panel stitching is a neat exception, and we always love an oversized four spoke banjo steering wheel. Though a folding frame and header rail are included both top and side curtains remain to be sourced.

​Power comes from what sounds to be the original 331ci Cadillac V8, and though pretty wild looking the intake and triple carb setup are also likely to be factory fitted. We agree with the seller that the radiator hose and fuel pressure gauge are bit too modern looking in this context, and we might also try to find some less conspicuous couplings for the braided fuel lines.

​Still, it’s a great looking engine bay, and the louvered power dome hood is arguably even more attractive from underneath. Documentation looks to be extensive, though all we can make out is a factory assembly instructions sheet and what appear to be German export papers. Here’s one of a handful of good chassis shots.

​This one’s seemingly made for the California Mille and other similar touring events, though we’d also happily just stare at it all winter if we lived someplace where it snowed.