Classics Monthly

Road test time for the new Allard L

Peter Love

Contributor

Peter Love is Kelsey Media’s group editor-at-large. He created its tractor and commercial vehicle titles starting with Tractor & Machinery some 25 years ago. However, he is also a keen steam and classic car owner and loves working in his workshop on his Allards when time allows.

MY FLEET

1948 ALLARD M DROPHEAD COUPE 674G

OWNED SINCE: 2016

1949 ALLARD P1 SALOON 1517

OWNED SINCE: 2017

1949 ALLARD L

OWNED SINCE: 2020

have previously introduced my latest Allard, a 1949 Allard L four-seater, and started work on

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