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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

The Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is a large automobile which was produced by the British company, Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited, from 1952 to 1960.

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.

Sapphire 234

Sapphire 234
Sapphire 234 sports saloon registered 1958
Overview
Production	1955–1958 803 made
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Related	Sapphire 236
Powertrain
Engine	2,290 cc Straight-4
Transmission	Manual with optional overdrive
Dimensions
Wheelbase	111 inches (2,819 mm)
Length	180 inches (4,572 mm)
Width	68.5 inches (1,734 mm)

The Sapphire 234 and 236 were two cars identical in appearance but sold with different engines having different performance characteristics. The 234 could be purchased with wire wheels as an optional extra.

The 234 was produced from 1955 to 1958 and used a four-cylinder 2,290 cc version of the 346 engine. The transmission was a manual four-speed gearbox with optional overdrive.

A 100 mph car intended for the man who liked high performance.

803 were produced.