Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster

Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster
Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster
Overview
ManufacturerArmstrong Siddeley Motors
Production1945–1952
3597 made[1]
Body and chassis
Body style4-door 6 light saloon
RelatedArmstrong Siddeley Hurricane
Armstrong Siddeley Typhoon
Powertrain
Engine1991 or 2309 cc Straight-6 ohv[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase115 in (2,921 mm) [3]
Length188 in (4,775 mm) [3]
Width68 in (1,727 mm) [3]
Height61 in (1,500 mm)[2]
Chronology
PredecessorArmstrong Siddeley 16hp
SuccessorArmstrong Siddeley Whitley

The Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster is an automobile which was produced by Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited from 1945 until 1952. It was the first post-war sports saloon to be made by the company.

The chassis of the Lancaster was all new and featured 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. Wire wheels were an option but rarely fitted.[1]

At first, the Lancaster was fitted with a 70 bhp 1991 cc six cylinder engine, carried over from the pre-war 16 hp model but from 1949 this grew to 2309 cc by increasing the cylinder bore from 65 to 70 mm. There was a choice of 4-speed synchromesh or pre-selector gearbox.

The four-door, six light body was made of steel and aluminum panel fitted over a wooden frame and was bought in from Mulliners of Birmingham. An opening sunshine roof was standard.

Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster with landaulette body for Malta's government

References

  1. ^ a b Robson, Graham (2006). A-Z British Cars 1945-1980. Devon, UK: Herridge & Sons. ISBN 0-9541063-9-3.
  2. ^ a b "Second Hand car guide supplement". Practical Motorist. 6 Nbr 68: between pages 768 & 769. April 1960.
  3. ^ a b c Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.