1954 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire MK 1 346

OXV 716 Chassis 342552 Sapphire Mk 1 1954
A true survivor in extraordinary condition.
In my possession it has been serviced. Oil and filter changed twice. Gearbox and differential oils changed.
New battery
Radiator rebuilt water pump rebuilt coolant system flushed.
Starter motor, solenoid and coil replaced. Brake master cylinder.
Engine and gearbox mounts changed.
Polarity changed to negative earth. Electronic ignition fitted and discreet usb point.
Lap belts fitted.
All modification could be removed in an afternoon to return it to original.
Hazard flashers fitted.
Ignition leads and cap changed.
Many other parts too numerous to list have been replaced.
All the work has been carried out by professional mechanics.
Corinthian Green and Langham grey. 4 owners the last three being members of the same family.
29326 documented miles only Due to storage on at least two occasions. This will increase as I use it.
Gerry Horrox a previous Sapphire registrar who has known the car from the 1960s described it to me as “the most original Sapphire in the world”.
Chassis number C342552
Corinthian Green and Langham grey. Body in superb original condition but has blemishes as expected for its age.
Green interior all in excellent original condition carpets were replaced some 20 years ago.
1-04-54 Purchased new by an Insurance company Howson F Devitt.
30-7-57 Purchased by Mr Cyril Allan Mitchum. £810.
8-07-58 Serviced by Guy Salmon Mileage recorded at 19829
6-06-63 Serviced by Guy Salmon Mileage recorded at 25310
11-07-69 Serviced by Guy Salmon Mileage recorded at 28234
1970 MOT Mileage recorded at 28377
1972 MOT Mileage recorded at 28576
23-03-72 Serviced by Guy Salmon Mileage recorded at 28548
08-06-73 Serviced by Guy Salmon Mileage recorded at 28592
19-01-96 the owner died and it is now owned by his brother Alan Ewart Matcham
1999 MOT Mileage recorded at 28632
2000 MOT Mileage recorded at 28638
2001 MOT Mileage recorded at 28659
2002 MOT Mileage recorded at 28676
2003 MOT Mileage recorded at 28684
2004 MOT Mileage recorded at 28709
2006 MOT Mileage recorded at 28730
07-02-2016 Owner now son in law of previous
2016 MOT Mileage recorded at 28745
2022 MOT Mileage recorded at 28780
13-05-22 Mileage recorded at 28780. 546 miles ago. At the time I purchased from Mr Ray Robinson.
A new MOT can be supplied if you wish. The car can be inspected on a ramp if you so desire.
There is a large A4 folder which holds copies of invoices service history and MOTs going back to 30-07-1957 when the first member of the family purchased it.
No offers will be accepted unless you have viewed the car.