Car Armstrong Siddeley 20/25 Tickford-bodies Cabriolet 1936 for sale

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This exceptionally rare Armstrong Siddeley 20/25 Cabriolet with original Tickford coachwork by Salmons & Sons of Newport Pagnell was first registered in Devon in December 1936. It retains its original 3,760 cc overhead-valve six-cylinder engine and renowned Wilson pre-selector gearbox.

The car underwent a comprehensive restoration in Australia over a twelve-year period between 1981 and 1993. Particular attention was paid to the distinctive fully lined Tickford cabriolet hood and its sophisticated winding mechanism, which still operates beautifully. The bodywork and brightwork are presented in excellent condition, while the leather upholstery and polished wood interior complement the car's elegant appearance.

Finished in green with fine white coachlining and whitewall tyres, the car has considerable presence. Lucas P100 'Bullseye' headlamps complete its imposing pre-war appearance.

The 20/25 represented a significant advance over Armstrong Siddeley's successful 20 hp model, introducing the smooth 3,760 cc overhead-valve six-cylinder engine, coupled to the marque's renowned Wilson pre-selector gearbox. This example remains true to its original specification while benefiting from carefully considered upgrades to improve reliability and safety without compromising its character.

These improvements include LED sidelamps that display white when driving and flash amber as indicators, two-tone air horns for modern traffic while retaining the original low-note horn for country motoring, a solid-state voltage regulator (the original control box is still in place), an auxiliary electric radiator fan, six-way hazard warning flashers integrated with the original trafficators, a discreet rear-view camera and monitor to improve rearward visibility when the hood is raised, and a 12-volt accessory power outlet.

Purchased by the present custodian in 2017, the car was driven back to the United Kingdom from the Black Forest in Germany. It was subsequently reunited with its original UK registration, DTA 278, and with the original number plate that had been returned from Australia by the restorer,Fred Jones.

Known affectionately as "Lady D", the car is well respected within Armstrong Siddeley circles and has been featured in articles documenting its extensive touring across Europe, including a return visit to Germany as well as journeys through France, Belgium and Austria. It was also described in glowing terms by the late Armstrong Siddeley historian Robert Penn Bradley in his definitive work, Armstrong Siddeley Cars – The Complete Collection, 1919–1960.

Accompanied by an extensive history file documenting the car's history through nine owners over ninety years, its factory record, its restoration in Australia, repatriation to the UK, period photographs, restoration records, correspondence and magazine articles, this is an exceptionally rare and usable pre-war British motor car combining outstanding originality, documented provenance and sympathetic enhancements.

1936 Armstrong Siddeley 20/25 Cabriolet with Tickford coachwork by Salmons & Sons, Newport Pagnell

1936 Armstrong Siddeley 20/25 Cabriolet with Tickford coachwork by Salmons & Sons, Newport Pagnell

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