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FORD SAPPHIRE Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 8 FORD SAPPHIREs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 10 in 2018 Q4 — only 80% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the FORD SAPPHIRE is rarer than 80% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 8 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 80% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the SAPPHIRE
The Ford Sierra is a mid-size/large family car manufactured and marketed by Ford of Europe from 1982–1993. It was launched as a three-door or five-door hatchback or a five-door estate car, with a car-derived van variant added in 1984 and the four-door Sierra Sapphire saloon car introduced in 1987 when the range was facelifted. The engine is mounted in the front with rear-wheel drive on most models and four-wheel drive on certain models. It was designed by Uwe Bahnsen, Robert Lutz and Patrick Le Quément, and was noted for its aerodynamic styling. It has a drag coefficient of 0.34, a significant...
FORD SAPPHIRE — questions & answers
How many FORD SAPPHIRE are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 8 FORD SAPPHIRE were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 8 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD SAPPHIRE rare?
The FORD SAPPHIRE is genuinely rare, with only 8 left, making it rarer than 80% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD SAPPHIRE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD SAPPHIRE on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most FORD SAPPHIRE use?
Most FORD SAPPHIRE run on petrol — about 88% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the FORD SAPPHIRE peak?
The FORD SAPPHIRE peaked at 10 registered in 2018 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.