Lot Ended
Description
1932
PJ3574 ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY 20hp
Saloon
Lovely original condition; only
four owners from new; vast maintenance history; still used for Continental
touring; plenty of ooooomph
The model offered for sale is one of the
20hp coachbuilt saloons produced between 1926 and 1936 sold in standard or long
chassis format. Chassis number 45252 is one of the standard chassis examples
built in 1932 with power coming from a straight-six engine coupled to a Wilson
pre-selector gearbox.
The car retains its original numbered engine,
gearbox and grand four door coachwork which contains sumptuous leather seating
in beautiful condition, opening roof and all the wonderful and essential,
original detail for todays’ motoring such as window blind tassels and cigar
lighters.
The specification alone does not however fully convey what is
being offered. With only four owners since 1932, this car has incredibly
retained all of the important historical documents that make it so
unique.
Included is the original guarantee issued by the Armstrong
Siddeley works to the original owner, E J Kent Esq from Esher, Surrey, signed by
Mr.Siddeley himself. This is accompanied by the original sales correspondence
from their 10 Old Bond Street premises, the dealer invoice and correspondence
and even the original receipt from The Queens Hotel, Coventry when Mr Kent
collected the car.
Accompanying this is an intriguing service book that
contains all service activity from 1932 to 1939, the first entry being at 504
miles. It was put into storage for the duration of the war and records continue
from 1945 until 1948 when we believe the car entered another period of
retirement. Records then continue again from 1971 and show that in 1988 the car
was subjected to a significant engine and mechanical overhaul, all details of
which remain with the car. Included in the documents from this period is a five
page feature from “The Automobile” magazine. A further general overhaul
including fuel tank removal and sender unit repair was carried out to keep the
car up to scratch in 2011 and 2012.
With its regular use and attention to
maintenance, the result is a beautifully patinated, usable and reliable touring
car. As one would expect, the car sailed through an MOT in February this year
without any advisories.
The last four years have seen successful
continental trips to Switzerland, France and numerous UK adventures. On these
trips the torque of the 3,190cc straight six and delightful pre-selector gearbox
have been a joy to use !
There cannot be a more historically interesting
and complete 20hp Armstrong Siddeley in existence today. This wonderful car
presents a rare opportunity to acquire a real piece of 1930s British automotive
history.
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