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1960 armstrong siddeley star sapphire.
Star sapphire production totals 980 units.
Armstrong siddeley an auto review book.
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The mkii was the last model to wear the sphinx emblem.
Star sapphire production totals 980 units.
All armstrong siddeley vehicle production ends.
A distinctive element of the sapphires was the traditional armstrong siddeley v shaped radiator grille with the sphinx motif mounted on it.
It might have looked rather similar to the old sapphire 346 the star sapphire was a completely different proposition.
The armstrong siddeley star sapphire was the final car produced by the company and it genuinely was a case of going out in style.
Armstrong siddeley as a firm was founded in 1919 and spent most of it s independent life as an aerospace firm being absorbed into bristol aero engines in 1960.
Armstrong siddeley the sphinx with the.
1954 ad in the february 3rd edition of the motor.
Plush but you ll have to remove your topper.
1960 armstrong siddeley star sapphire mkii.
The original 346 sapphire explored in great depth.
For sale 15950 just taken in part exchange from long term ownership from a local classic car enthusiast and collec.
The star sapphire was an attempt to compete with jaguar bentley and even rolls royce.
The original 346 sapphire explored in great depth.
Armstrong siddeley advertisment from the autocar june 27th 1930.
The armstrong siddeley sapphire is a large automobile which was produced by the british company armstrong siddeley motors limited from 1952 to 1960.
1960 armstrong siddeley star sapphire.
My literature tells me that armstrong siddeley only produced star sapphires from 1958 to 1960 before ceasing automotive production entirely.
All specifications performance and fuel economy data of armstrong siddeley star sapphire saloon 108 kw 147 ps 145 hp edition of the year 1960 up to mid year 1960 for europe australia including acceleration times 0 60 mph 0 100 mph 0 100 km h 0 200 km h quarter mile time top speed mileage and fuel economy power to weight ratio dimensions drag coefficient etc.
Power assistance is most welcome in a car weighing 1492kg.
Advertising armstrong siddeley 1904 1960.
Gear hold control function bottom left is a novel yet useful feature.
Armstrong siddeley the sphinx with the.
Advertising armstrong siddeley 1904 1960.
Armstrong siddeley advertisment from the autocar june 27th 1930.
On some models the sphinx sported aircraft wings carrying tiny armstrong siddeley sapphire jet engines.