The Armstrong Siddeley Owners Club Ltd.'s Latest News (Page 10)
Southern Area's Busy Season In Full Swing
Posted in Events on the 17th August 2015 at 10:59am.
So far this year our Southern Area have organised no less than severn outings. Reports of some of these outings have already been noted on this news section but in June the area went on their annual June Jaunt which this...
S. Midlands Area Visit Report
Posted in Events on the 10th August 2015 at 9:57pm.
Our annual visit to this event was possibly the best yet. It was a perfect summer’s day and the turnout of exhibitors seemed to be far greater than last year with something to interest everyone. We had a dedicated ASOC area which we...
Central Area Activities Report July 2015
Posted in Events on the 5th August 2015 at 11:37am.
It all started late June with the Broadwell House Charity Day for the Air Ambulance. We were invited by the Rolls-Royce Enthusiast Club to participate in their annual Charity Day, which includes a picnic followed by a driving test against the...
Springs! And Collars
Posted in Restoration on the 30th July 2015 at 9:01pm.
I had driven 1,000 miles since my engine was rebuilt, in 1992. Most of those twenty-three years the engine had sat, unused, in the chassis, waiting for the body and interior trim restoration to be completed. I was pleased with the engine...
Drive Your Classic To Work Day
Posted in Events on the 20th July 2015 at 12:29pm.
Footman James supported by insurance partner Ageas has announced a Drive to Work Day to celebrate the first anniversary of the launch of its FJ+ cover options. To mark the occasion, Footman James is offering all classic car, kit car, ex-military and...
21st Century Siege Of Berkeley Castle
Posted in Events on the 6th July 2015 at 9:12pm.
Berkeley Castle was owned by Roger de Berkeley and built in 1067, mainly to guard against an attack by the Welch. During the subsequent centuries, the Berkeley family have had many dramas there including the killing of King Edward 2nd and a brief occupation...
Siddeleys at Sint Oedenrode
Posted in Events on the 30th June 2015 at 3:39pm.
Every 3 years, Peter van de Kerkhof has organised the Britse Automobieldagen, a rally for British cars at Sint Oedenrode in the Netherlands. This year’s event was the 10th and last, as Peter has now retired from this role to devote...
Restoration of JSF948 Part 2
Posted in Restoration on the 23rd June 2015 at 2:03pm.
From August 1984 to December 2005 I disassembled the car. Slowly, at first, I removed bits of body and mechanicals. The sills were rusted; wherever there was steel there was corrosion. I removed everything that could be disconnected and finally winched the body up...
Central Area Triple Birthday Bash
Posted in General News on the 18th June 2015 at 11:59am.
Sunday June 7th 2015 saw the Central Area Celebrating a Triple 70th Birthday Bash, as Hazel Fradley, Lionel Hudspith and Maurice Smith all reached Three Score and Ten within weeks of one another. What a great day with 24 members of the...
Moretonhampstead Visit for Southwest Region
Posted in Events on the 8th June 2015 at 12:59pm.
On Sunday 17th May 2015, members of the Southwest Region visited the Moretonhampstead Classic Car Museum on Dartmoor and what a great day it was. About 30 of us spent an hour or more looking round the exhibits – the personal...
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