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£17,564
1947 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane Drophead
United States • 5 Sept 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1947 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane Drophead, sold for $26,950, boasts a 2.0-liter inline-six engine and a pre-selector gearbox. Unique features include an aluminum body with wood framing, a three-position top, and suicide-style doors, adding to its appeal despite needing some reconditioning.

Condition
5
Based on the description, the car has unique features and some wear consistent with its age, such as the aluminum body on a wood frame and the mention of minor reconditioning. However, it's also noted to be in working condition with a running 2.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. The overall state points to being better than just average but not without needing some attention.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
852161440
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This post World War II limited production car was named after the famous RAF Hurricane World War II fighter plane which was built by the Armstrong Siddeley Company in its automobile plant in Coventry, England.
This car has many unique features, few of which are found on any car.
For starters it has an aluminum body on a wood frame (a natural for a company that switched from airplanes to cars).
Next, the front brakes are hydraulic and the rear are mechanical.
It has a pre-select gearbox (transmission) which is neither manual nor automatic.
It has a three position convertible top, which can be in a full-up position, over the rear passengers only position, or all the way down position.
And it has a hinged rear bumper that can be lowered to provide access to the spare tire.
Rare for the period, but not unique, are the "suicide" doors that open from the front and the windows that are operated by aircraft cables.
It also has built-in jacks for raising the car in the event it is neces...
Points of note
£9,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,033
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,077
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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