Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster

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

Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster
Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster
Overview
Manufacturer	Armstrong Siddeley Motors
Production	1945–1952 3597 made[1]
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door 6 light saloon
Related	Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane Armstrong Siddeley Typhoon
Powertrain
Engine	1991 or 2309 cc Straight-6 ohv[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	115 in (2,921 mm) [3]
Length	188 in (4,775 mm) [3]
Width	68 in (1,727 mm) [3]
Height	61 in (1,500 mm)[2]
Chronology
Predecessor	Armstrong Siddeley 16hp
Successor	Armstrong Siddeley Whitley

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 four speed synchromesh or pre-selector gearbox.

The four door, six light body was made of steel and aluminium 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. Robson, Graham (2006). A-Z British Cars 1945-1980. Devon, UK: Herridge & Sons. ISBN 0-9541063-9-3.
2. "Second Hand car guide supplement". Practical Motorist. 6 Nbr 68: between pages 768 & 769. April 1960.
3. Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.

External links

• Armstrong Siddeley 16-18 hp model range