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Solved: DAR 31 - 1955 Allard Atom
« on: July 08, 2022, 03:20:38 PM »
What can you tell me about this little prototype?
Make, model, date, commissioned by whom?
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Re: DAR 31
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2022, 09:07:41 AM »
No takers from the Rookies,  Let's see what the Experts thing.
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Re: DAR 31
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2022, 09:20:43 AM »
This is the 500cc Allard Atom from 1955, commissioned by Ronnie Greene

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Re: DAR 31
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2022, 12:28:33 PM »
Near enough.  Point awarded
I have it as commissioned by E Greene of Wimbledon Stadium for a proposed mini midget series that didn't happen.  Built for Allard by Encom Motors of Fulham.  With a 54 inch wheelbase it was claimed to be the smallest racing car in the world
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