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FORD SAPPHIRE Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 254 FORD SAPPHIREs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 283 in 2014 Q3 — only 90% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 29 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 8 (3.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 88% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the FORD SAPPHIRE is rarer than 50% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (254 in the latest data).
Rarer than 50% of the 2,315 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 2026 Q2, 254 FORD SAPPHIRE were still registered in the UK — 30 licensed and on the road, plus 224 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD SAPPHIRE rare?
The FORD SAPPHIRE is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (254), making it rarer than 50% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD SAPPHIRE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD SAPPHIRE on UK roads rose by 8 (3.3%).
What fuel do most FORD SAPPHIRE use?
Most FORD SAPPHIRE run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the FORD SAPPHIRE peak?
The FORD SAPPHIRE peaked at 283 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.