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- 1960 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire
1960 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire
Lot Number: 804
1960 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire
A rare Star Sapphire on offer from ten-years diligent ownership and very attractively guided.
- Sold for: £10,688
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 30th September, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Dark Green over Beige -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
ROE 777 -
ODOMETER READING
18116 Miles
SUMMARY
A rare Star Sapphire on offer from ten-years diligent ownership and very attractively guided.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced in 1958, the Star Sapphire was the final production model built in Coventry
- Last throw of the dice for Armstrong Siddeley and a case of going out in style - fast, good to drive, a real Jaguar beater
- Powered by a 4-litre six-cylinder producing 165bhp with a fully automatic gearbox. Top speed of 105mph when new
- Many interesting features, including Girling disc brakes on the front wheels, power steering and a separate heating and ventilating system for the rear
- Finished in dark green over beige with cream leather piped in dark green, this particular example is fitted with a Limousine boot
- Purchased by our vendor in 2013, with just three former keepers
- The engine was rebuilt in 2011 by the Chairman of the Armstrong Siddeley Club
- Supplied with its original Owners Manual, service history, original parts book, operating handbook, and lubrication charts
- Some rare body parts will accompany the car including windscreen rubbers
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 804
- Make
- ARMSTRONG
- Model
- SIDDELEY
- Variant
- Star Saphire
- Registration Number
- ROE 777
- MOT Expiry
- 28/09/2024
- Chassis Number
- 330856
- Engine Number
- 320862
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Body Colour
- Dark Green over Beige
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
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SEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
78 / 135
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Fitted with a Siddeley Star boot from a limosine
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About the Seller Rating
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Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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