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Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire

'Sapphire' was a name used by Armstrong-Siddeley on its turbojet engine, and was given to the new model launched at the 1952 London Motor Show. A new 3435cc ohv 6-cylinder engine was created for the Sapphire based on work by W.O. Bentley and Fred Allard. A new 4.0-litre version of this engine was given to the Star Sapphire in 1958, and the original engine was copied by Humber for their 1958 Super Snipe. The Sapphire body was of traditional design and built onto a separate chassis frame; 4-light and 6-light versions were available. A limousine version of the Sapphire was also available from 1959. In 1960 production ended by Armstrong-Siddeley decided to concentrate on aircraft manufacture.

Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire Limousine - badges on bootlid	Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire Limousine - badge on bootlid	Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire Limousine	Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 1954. The Sapphire 346 was introduced in 1952 with six-cylinder 3,435 cc engine which had hemi-spherical combustion chambers and gave either 125bhp or 150bhp depending on the carburretors fitted. Humber was allowed to copy the design of this engine for its own Super Snipe unit	Armstrong-Siddeley Star Sapphire MkII 1960. Almost previewing the appearance of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III of 1962, the quad lamps revision to the Armstrong Siddeley MkII was too little too late, and this prototype was the only car made, and the last car from armstrong Siddeley.
Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346. The Sapphire 346 was introduced in 1952 with six-cylinder 3,435 cc engine, or as the 236 with six-cylinder 2,310 cc engine.	Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 1954.	Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 MkII 1955. This car has the optional 6-light bodystyle. The 4-light body was sometimes preferred as offering more privacy to passengers. MkII cars no longer had trafficators and were given conventional indicators front and rear.	Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. In 1958 the Star Sapphire replaced the 346 (the 236 had stopped in 1957). A larger 3,990 cc engine was fitted and front disc brakes.	Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire Limousine. Star Sapphires were launched in 1958 and had an enlarged 3,990 cc engine. For the Limousines this engine had a single carburrettor.
Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire Limousine. Only 77 Limousines were built from 1959 to 1960. All had an enlarged boot with a higher lid.	Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. This view shows the 6-light body that was optional on Sapphires. The Star Sapphires had bootlid reprofiled to be taller and give more capacity.	Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire 346 MkII. The 3.4-litre 6-cylinder engine was an advanced designed influenced by both W.O. Bentley and Fred Allard, and later plagiarised by Humber for the 1958 Super Snipe engine (with permission from Armstrong-Siddeley).	Armstrong-Siddeley Star Sapphire MkII 1960. The MkII Star Sapphire was given a slight makeover - probably not enough - and claims to have been the first British car to have quad headlamps, although the Humber Super Snipe of 1960 would also claim that first.	Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 1954. Sapphires could be specified with 4-light bodies (as this car), or with 6-light bodies, the price was the same.
Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire Limousine. From 1958 to 1960 the Star Sapphire was Armstrong Siddeley's final car, and 73 of these were produced as long wheelbase limousines.	Armstrong-Siddeley Sapphire 346 MkII. The Sapphire was available in 6-light or 4-light style.	Armstrong-Siddeley Star Sapphire MkII 1960. The Star Sapphire MkII profile was little changed from the MkI	Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire.	Armstrong-Siddeley Cars

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