Armstrong Siddeley was a British engineering group that operated during the first half of the 20th century. It was formed in 1919 and is best known for the production of luxury vehicles aircraft engines . The Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is a large automobile which was produced by the British company, Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited, from 1952 to 1960. A distinctive element of the Sapphires was the traditional Armstrong Siddeley V-shaped radiator grille with the Sphinx motif mounted on it.
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The Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is a large automobile which was produced by the British company, Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited, from 1952 to 1960. A distinctive element of the Sapphires was the traditional Armstrong Siddeley V-shaped radiator grille with the Sphinx motif mounted on it. £15,000 Advert 1951 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley Limousine 2309cc · Petrol · 19,500 Miles · Automatic · 4 speed Uxbridge RHD £12,995 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire: Buying guide and review (1952-1960) A full buyer's guide for the Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (1952-1960) including specs, common problems and model history. by:. This new 30-h.p. Siddeley Special was a very sensational new car, which had appeared in chassis form at the 1932 Motor Show. It retained the engine dimensions—88.9 by 133.4 mm. (4,960 c.c.)— which the 30-h.p. Armstrong Siddeley had used ever since 1919, so probably the same crankshaft and connecting-rods, etc., were retained.
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Armstrong Siddeley regarded the 14hp as a small car although almost everyone else thought it was at least medium sized, but either way it sold very well indeed with over14,000 leaving the factory. Its reputation for rugged construction ensured that many were exported. Armstrong Siddeley cars having proved so well able to withstand the exacting motoring conditions in that Continent. In 1929 British cars at the Paris Salon were something of a rarity but Armstrong Siddeley exhibited some fine examples of their products, all finished in blue with black tops. A fine closed car was supplied, complete with extra. Welcome to the Armstrong Siddeley Owners Club Car Of The Month The Club Social events The club aims to make owning or being interested in Armstrong Siddeley Motors' products, social and engineering history a more enjoyable and rewarding experience. It does this by providing: Including car rallies, visits to places of interest and social gatherings. Armstrong Siddeley cars were made from 1919 until 1960. They are generally thought of as being interesting, perhaps a little staid, of good quality - and didn't they have unusual gear boxes? The truth is endlessly fascinating, a story of a car company that was often at the cutting edge of automotive technology.
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The Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster is an automobile which was produced by Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited from 1945 until 1952. It was the first post-war sports saloon to be made by the company. The chassis of the Lancaster was all new and featured independent front suspension using torsion bars and a live rear axle with leaf springs. 1938 Armstrong Siddeley 14hp Saloon £ 15.500 Armstrong Siddeley GB, 1919 - 1960 Armstrong Siddeley Motors Ltd, Coventry, Warwickshire The Armstrong-Siddeley firm came into being through the fusion of Armstrong-Whitworth's carmaking activities with Siddeley-Deasy of Coventry.
The Armstrong Siddeley is serene in its progress, with heavy and slow steering With every plucky, morale-boosting triumph, such as the conquering of Everest or Roger Bannister's sub-four-minute mile, there seemingly followed a correspondingly humiliating kick in the goolies, be it a spy scandal, Suez or Comet aircraft falling from the sky. The Star Sapphire was, and is, widely regarded as being as one of the finest of all Armstrong Siddeley motor cars but such quality inevitably required a large outlay. Autocar thought that it was a car with 'few equals even beyond its price range' but at £2646 the Armstrong was nearly £500 more costly - and more than 10mph slower.
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