Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (motor car)
The Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is a large automobile which was produced by the British company, Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited, from 1952 to 1960.
| Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
|---|---|
Sphinx symbol of silence | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited |
| Production | 1952–1960 3½ litre 7,697 4 litre 981 2¼ litre 1,406 Total 10,084 built |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | executive |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | none |
A distinctive element of the Sapphires was the traditional Armstrong Siddeley V-shaped radiator grille with the Sphinx motif mounted on it.
On some models the sphinx sported aircraft wings carrying tiny Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire jet engines.
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