Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire 1959 Sprint The Armstrong Siddeley will be another long term project, what we have at the moment are all the components for a running rolling chassis but no body work. The history of this vehicle is still under investigation but from what we know it left the factory as a standard Star Sapphire and it's first owner was Barclays Bank till September 1962. Then some time before 1967 probably as a result of accident damage it was converted and registered as open sports / sprint now with the engine moved rearwards approximately 18" and 6" cut off the front end of the chassis. Our vehicle was built in 59 unfortunately the company was sold in 1960 and all car production ceased. Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire Specification Engine: 6-cylinder petrol ohv 3.9-litre producing 35-hp or 165-bhp Gearbox: Borg Warner Automatic incorporating fluid torque converter Weight: 35-cwt / 1778-kgs Maximum speed 110-mph/185-kph ![]() Standard model Star Sapphire 1959 January 2021
Distributor overhauled with new bearing, points, condenser, rota and cap. Rocker cover cleaned and painted with new nuts made . Cylinder head sent off for cleaning and crack testing if ok new valve seats will be machined in. December 2020 ![]() ![]() Both Strombergh carbs have been cleaned and painted Water pump has been stripped and apart from a clean and paint will require a new seal and bearing. Also being cleaned and painted this month are the rocker cover and the 6 spark plug tubes. November 2020 Head has been stripped and cleaned , valve seats and inlet valves will have to be replaced Distributor has been cleaned and unseized, will convert to electronic at a later date. Both carbs are being cleaned and repainted and all the linkages are being re-plated October 2020 Engine strip down started , piston seized and old oil congealed every where else. Hopefully a good clean, hone of the bores, rings and gaskets will sort out. September 2020 As we found it in friends collection awaiting a little TLC and some body work ! September 2010 |