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1952 Allard K2 'Factory Special'

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Jan. 26, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$117,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $105,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1952
Make and model
Allard K1, K2 and K3
Generation
K1, K2 and K3 (1946 to 1955)
Chassis
91K3019
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 8 comparable sales, 14% over its top.

Middle half of sales$50,000 to $91,875
Median$58,278
Sales behind it8Likely

From 8 sales of the Allard K1, K2 and K3 (1946 to 1955) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $50,000 and $91,875.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
55-Years-Owned 1952 Allard K2Bring a Trailer, May 6, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 6, 2026$50,000
396 Hemi-Powered 1952 Allard K2Bring a Trailer, May 1, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 1, 2025$97,500
1951 Allard K2Broad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2025Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2025$45,000
36-Years-Owned 1953 Allard K3Bring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2025$62,555
1951 Allard K2 RoadsterMecum, May 17, 2025MecumMay 17, 2025$50,000
1951 Allard K2Bring a Trailer, May 9, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 9, 2025$90,000
1948 Allard K1 RoadsterMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$110,000
1948 Allard K1Bring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2025$54,000