Description
Manufactured in 1953 in black, with a pre-select gearbox, this beauty was originally owned by General Sir Bruce White (who was responsible for the design of the Mulberry Harbours used on D-Day). On his death, she lay dry stored for a number of years until his estate was disposed of, when she was bought and run for a short time by an art-dealer in Edinburgh. She was then bought by a member of the Armstrong Siddeley club, when her original number plate was sold. She was then bought and re-registered by the previous owner to myself and was subject to a 7 year ground-up restoration which was completed in 2004. This provenance serves to explain the exceedingly low mileage of just under 18000 miles.
A photographic history of the restoration and all original bills will be included in the sale, as well as both the owners manual and workshop manual, together with newspaper articles and a video copy of the Channel 4 documentary 'Revealing Secrets' about her history.
I bought her in 2006, for use as a wedding car and to display in car shows. I recently fitted an electronic ignition and the car runs and drives beautifully. The only minor blemish is that the front bumper now requires re-chroming, as it is beginning to flake in spots.
All panels on the car are original, as is the engine - all in all a stunning and rare example of a forgotten British manufacturer. She is perfect for use as a wedding car, as her colours of Claret over Old English White are absolutely beautiful and complement any bridal gown. A change of business forces her sale and I feel it would be wrong to keep her languishing in my garage - she deserves to be out and about being admired !!
Spare parts are easily obtained, if required, through the Armstrong Siddeley Owners Club which has a thriving Scottish section. The vehicle is taxed and tested
