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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 236
Sapphire 236 saloon registered March 1956
Overview
Production	1955–1957 603 made
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Related	Sapphire 234
Powertrain
Engine	2,309 cc Straight-6
Transmission	Manumatic or Manual either with optional overdrive
Dimensions
Wheelbase	111 inches (2,819 mm)
Length	180 inches (4,572 mm)
Width	68.5 inches (1,734 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Whitley

The 236 was made between 1955 and 1957 and used the six-cylinder 2,310 cc engine previously seen in the Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. A conventional manual gearbox was available but many were fitted with a Lockheed Manumatic "clutchless" transmission. Overdrive was an option on either transmission.

This car with an 85 mph maximum was intended to be a quiet, flexible, easy-to-drive saloon.

603 were produced.