"Sydney Allard built a series of fast sports cars and sports racers in the early post-war years. [Being a Ford dealer, he used many Ford parts.] Introduced in 1950, the K-2 was available with a variety of V-8s, including flathead Ford and Mercury [engines], as well as Cadillac's new overhead-valve unit. With their aluminum bodies and powerful engines, [the cars offered excellent performance], although [their] handling [was interesting] -- thanks to the split front axle ... ." -- Simeone Automotive Museum