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