Armstrong Siddeley is an English brand acquired by Rolls Royce in the 1960s. A manufacturer of aircraft engines, the company also created fine automobile models such as the Sapphire. A direct competitor at the time to Bentleys, Rolls and Jaguars, this extremely rare car, all the more so in left-hand drive, is offered here in very good running order. Drive unique, bid here!
Presentation
This 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has 45,500 km (5-digit odometer). The seller states that the car is in good general condition and has benefited from recent and regular servicing. Its previous owner had owned the car since 1982.

Externally, the car is in very good condition. The two-tone beige and brown paintwork shows only a few defects, which can be seen in the gallery. Photos of the underpinnings are available in the gallery.

The interior is in good condition. The beige leather upholstery shows signs of use. The steering wheel and dashboard are in good condition. On-board instrumentation and electrical equipment function normally, as does the sunroof.

The engine is a 3.4-litre 6-cylinder developing 125hp. The seller indicates that the mechanics work normally, as does the Wilson preselective gearbox. Invoices are available in the gallery, tracing part of the maintenance history. In July 2023, it benefited from the following expenses:
- Engine drain
- Coolant change
- Spark plug replacement
- Tank cleaning

The car has its 4 original rims in good condition, fitted with new tires. The car brakes normally, and the front brakes have been renewed.

The seller is a professional located in Bourgoin-Jallieu (38), France, and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its French registration and invoices. The seller undertakes to provide a favorable CT less than 6 months old for the sale.
The seller wanted to set a reserve price