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In 1997, Toyota presented the Prius, the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle in the passenger car sector. More than a hundred years earlier, however, an American had already developed a hybrid passenger car, although it never made it beyond the prototype stage. The highly innovative vehicle has survived, however, and shows once again that the early car pioneers achieved incredible things. This report portrays the Armstrong Phaeton of 1896 and takes you through its innovative design elements.
Britain's wealthier society liked to be driven around in their personal chauffeur. However, when the Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire was introduced in the fall of 1952, this changed abruptly. This car was so pleasantly different and sporty that people couldn't resist getting behind the wheel themselves and really making the most of its performance. These sporty attributes and the generally very good performance helped the Star Sapphire and its modifications to become very popular. But those who fly high also fall low. The brand disappeared and only a few people still remember the Star Sapphire. A good reason to look back ...
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