Highlights

Stunning looking car
High quality restoration work carried out
Paintwork finish is like glass – better than factory
Starts easily and engine purrs quietly
Ready to enjoy this summer

The Appeal

Founded in 1919 following a merger of aircraft makers Armstong-Whitworth and Siddeley-Deasey, Armstrong Siddeley were synonymous for making stylish, well-equipped cars in the 1930s and 40s. They released their post-war Hurricane in 1945 as a tribute to the highly successful WW2 fighter plane.

The Hurricane used steel, aluminium and wood in its bodywork and was powered by an advanced 16hp 1991cc six-cylinder engine that featured an overhead cam. It also sported innovative torsion bar independent front suspension. Some 2,606 Hurricanes were made at their Coventry plant, up until 1953 when production stopped.

This 1949 example is an absolute gem, having been previously owned by a very wealthy gentleman that treated it to a full restoration that took it back to bare metal. The paintwork is stunning and the cream and burgundy paintwork blend elegantly with the ribbed burgundy interior.

Mechanically it appears sound, too, with the six-cylinder engine being incredibly quiet and civilised. It’s worth noting that the Armstrong Siddeley Owners Club is very active and can offer a wide range of spare parts to keep these models going for many years to come.

The History and Paperwork

V5C present and states 1949 manufacture date
V5C registered as historic vehicle so tax and MoT exempt
Last MoT’d in June 2009
Only advisory on past MoTs was a slight oil leak from steering box
Comes with maintenance manual, service manual and parts catalogue
Photographic evidence of full bare-metal restoration work
Box-file full of invoices detailing the extensive work carried out

The Interior

Comfortable burgundy leather seats are unmarked and comfortable
Rear seats are in equally good condition
Both doorcards look like new
Burgundy edge-trimmed carpets all look fresh
Elegant twin spoke steering wheel has a novel fixed centre section
Fuss-free simple wooden dashboard oozes Art Deco elegance
Dash has some splitting and would benefit from revarnishing
Pleasing patina on the Smiths speedo, petrol and oil gauges
Original white panel houses the ignition switch and starter button
Has an under-dash heater fitted
Drivers door needs adjusting a few inches and that dashboard has few marks and blemishes

The Exterior

Paintwork is in stunning condition and looks better than factory
Underside looks neat and tidy and is protected by black underseal
Exhaust looks recent
Art Deco bonnet sphynx is like an artwork in its own right
Suicide doors are practical and make entry easy
Roof lining could do with a clean and retensioning
Four matching Waymaster tyres in 5.25/5.5-17 size have ample tread
Spare tyre under boot floor
Personal number plate is being retained by current owner

The Mechanics

Engine bay is fully restored and looks immaculate
1991cc six-cylinder engine starts easily and is noticeably quiet
Four-speed manual synchromesh gearbox
Gears select with ease and clutch and brakes felt fine
Had new electric fuel pump fitted

Summary

This isn’t just an automobile, it’s at Art Deco influenced work of art. From its wonderful suicide doors to the stylish drop top, this is elegant motoring at its best. The restoration work has clearly been carried out to a very high standard and it starts easily and purrs effortlessly.

It moved around easily for the photoshoot with the clutch, brakes and gears all operating smoothly. It would be a delightful addition to any collector’s garage and is all ready to go for this seasons car shows.

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