ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY 16HP.

The 1930s continued to see significant advancements in motor car design leaving the 1934 Armstrong Siddeley 17hp model needing a complete redesign. To address this a completely new model, known as the 16 hp, was introduced in 1938.

The new 16hp model had a thoroughly modern chassis, almost unitary in its design with an integrated metal floor complete with a torque tube tunnel that ran from the scuttle to the Rear Axle. The engine had a much shorter stroke leading to reduced piston speeds without reducing the power output.

The comprehensive equipment included a front and rear hydraulic jacking system, an automatic chassis lubrication system and self-cancelling semaphore traffic indicators. Also included as standard equipment were bumpers to the front and rear, a fog lamp, a spare wheel mounted in the boot lid and a set of tools housed in a tray under the dashboard.
This 1939 Armstrong Siddeley is the superior of the 2 saloon models known as the “Coach Saloon which had the extra side glass (3 per side) . The history file is quite extensive with many receipts for work carried out going way back. It has had an engine rebuild at some stage with all machine work done by specialist engineers. There is also a bill of sale from July 2014 for £15000 confirming the car had just undergone a restoration of bodywork and interior. Selling on behalf of the current owner who is no longer able to drive this vintage vehicle. The paintwork which is at least 11 years old is excellent with no significant issues . It has been restored very well and is very straight indeed. The suicide doors open and close with a click , not a slam ! The interior is lovely with Oxblood Red leather and new carpets being done at approx the same time. There are several insurance valuation going back to 2013-2016 all at £15000 these were done on inspection of the vehicle and guaranteed values. The car runs well and the pre select gearbox operates as it should. The car is currently 12volt and the owner confirmed everything is working and the car charges fine when running etc. The brakes seem fine though a little sharp when compared to modern servo assisted brakes . The original Chassis lubricating system seems to all be in place under the bonnet but we can not guarantee this is working . The owner states it’s never been used . The sliding roof opens and shuts ok. We know the Market quite well for vintage vehicles of a good standard and we have advised the owner accordingly and priced the car very well in today’s climate. This is a very nice restored example of a car that is now quite rare.