Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
Every Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1953–1960 4 generations · 5 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 85 → 125 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 4 Legendary 4 Legendary
All 4 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The Star Sapphire's doors hinged at the front with their hinges hidden entirely — styling that looks ordinary now but was genuinely ahead of its time on a 1958 luxury saloon.
Armstrong Siddeley pitched the Sapphire 234 as a genuine 100 mph car for drivers who wanted real performance — only 803 were ever built.
Most buyers of the "baby" Sapphire 236 skipped the clutch pedal entirely, opting for a clutchless Manumatic gearbox over the conventional manual.
A twin-carburettor upgrade on the Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 cost just £25 — and bumped output from 125 to 150 bhp, enough to clear 100 mph.
Collectors Who Spotted the Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
No member has published a public street spot of the Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Sapphire (1958–1960)Star Sapphire | 1958–1960 | Legendary | 4.0L I6 | — | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| Sapphire 234 (1955–1958)234 | 1955–1958 | Legendary | 2.3L I4 | 120 hp | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| Sapphire 236 (1955–1957)236 | 1955–1957 | Legendary | 2.3L I6 | 85 hp | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| Sapphire 346 (1953–1958)346 | 1953–1958 | Legendary | 3.4L I6 | 125 hp | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.