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Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 (1953)David Berry from Rohnert Park CA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346

1953 — UK

Post-War (1946-1959)British
Engine3,435 cc
DrivetrainRWD
History

Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346

Armstrong Siddeley's Sapphire 346 represented traditional British luxury engineering with modern styling. Powered by a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine, it featured the company's distinctive pre-selector gearbox that allowed gear changes without a clutch. The car's sphinx bonnet mascot and Aircraft Blue paint were company trademarks. Despite its quality, Armstrong Siddeley couldn't compete with volume manufacturers and ceased car production in 1960.