Vehicle Description
Description
1947 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane
History
The Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane is a two-door, four seat drophead
coup� automobile produced by the British company of Armstrong
Siddeley from 1946 to 1953. It was based on the Armstrong Siddeley
Lancaster saloon.
The four seat, two door body was made of steel and aluminum panel
fitted over a wood and aluminum frame. The doors were rear hinged,
an arrangement that got the name of suicide doors.
Why This Car Is Special
This post World War II limited production car was named after the
famous RAF Hurricane World War II fighter plane which was built by
the Armstrong Siddeley Company in its automobile plant in Coventry,
England.
The 1947 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane has had the same owner for 17
Years. It has the original mileage title showing only 52,000
miles.
This car has many unique features, few of which are found on any
car. For starters it has an aluminum body on a wood frame (a
natural for a company that switched from airplanes to cars). Next,
the front brakes are hydraulic and the rear are mechanical. It has
a pre-select gearbox (transmission) which is neither manual nor
automatic.
Mechanical
The chassis features independent front suspension using torsion
bars and a live rear axle with leaf springs. A Girling
hydro-mechanical braking system was fitted, with the front drums
hydraulically operated while those at the rear used rod and
cable.
This Hurricane features a 1991cc overhead valve six cylinder
married to a 4-speed Wilson Preselector gearbox and three position
convertible top.
Interior
The interior continues the elegant theme of the exterior with
leather navy blue front split bench seats and rear bench seat and
all look good with no major signs of wear visible. The door panels
and dashboard are designed to carry the feel of an estate
automobile with the use of actual wood. Paint and body shows
extremely well and will be a hit at any show.
Exterior
The two-tone light and aqua Blue finish of this beautiful car was
inspired by Armstrong Sapphires competing at the ASOC rally at the
Isle of Wight. The cool mint green and light turquoise trim and
matching wire wheels which were both custom features ordered by the
first owner. This is probably the only post war Hurricane with wire
wheels! The paint shows extremely well with only minor
imperfections visible upon close inspection. Both the front and
rear adjustable bumpers fit nicely and compliment the body.
It has a three-position convertible top, which can be in a full-up
position, over the rear passengers only position, or all the way
down position. And it has a hinged rear bumper that can be lowered
to provide access to the spare tire. Rare for the period, but not
unique, are the "suicide" doors that open from the front and the
windows that are operated by aircraft cables. It also has built-in
jacks for raising the car in the event it is necessary to change a
tire.
Conclusion
The 1947 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane we have at Skyway Classics is
truly a post war British classic which was purchased directly at
the Armstrong factory by the first owner, an attorney from the
Northeastern United States. It has service records, arts receipts,
work shop manuals, restoration information, Magazine articles,
ownership history, and even Armstrong Car Owners club
literature.
According to the current owner, it may well be the only one in
America.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
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