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1953 ALLARD MOTOR WORKS J2X CUSTOM ROADSTER

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on April 26, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$99,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $90,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1953
Make and model
Allard J2, J2X and J2R
Generation
J2, J2X and J2R (1950 to 1954)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
AZ387581
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

Below the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 58% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$142,500 to $186,500
Median$170,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Allard J2, J2X and J2R (1950 to 1954) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $142,500 and $186,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1952 Allard J2XGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$170,000
1952 Allard J2XBring a Trailer, March 11, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 11, 2026$203,000
45-Years-Family-Owned 1951 Allard J2 w/Ardun V8 DisplayBring a Trailer, Dec. 4, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 4, 2024$115,000