Classic Car Catalogue

Armstrong Siddeley 1952

Great Britain

Hurricane 18 HP (R6, ohv, 2309cc, 75bhp; wb-9'7'')
Lancaster 18 HP (R6, ohv, 2309cc, 75bhp; wb-9'7'') – end of production
Whitley 18 HP (R6, ohv, 2309cc, 75bhp; wb-9'7'')
Sapphire 3.4 litre (R6, ohv, 3435cc, 120bhp – new model
  saloon – wb-9'6''


Hurricane


Whitley

 

 

Whitley six-light Saloon joined the four-light version in March 1952. This version has rear quarter lights added to give extra visibility and the rear of the car is rearranged to provide better leg room. The Lancaster Saloon (see 1950) was discontinued in March 1952.

Named after the Sapphire jet engine, new model from 1952, had updated body style in four light or six light configuration, with pressed steel body panels.
New chassis has coil spring ifs, leaf spring rear, re-circulating ball steering. All new 125 bhp push rod engine is 3435cc and has twin rocker shafts and hemi head. Transmission was four speed all synchro, preselector.



Whitley six-light Saloon