The 22 hp was Crossley's first car announced in 1904 and first shown at the London Motor Show in February of that year. It was sometimes refered to as the 20-28. Early chassis were imported from Belgium. The number made is not known. Before 1919 chassis numbers were not segregated by model type and are in the range up to 2445. The last cars are thought to have been made in 1908.

This is one of the first 22hp cars made.

Many cars were supplied in chassis only form to independent coach builders with locally based Joseph Cockshoot bodying many.

Engine/gearbox/transmission

Body/chassis

capacity 4766 cc cylinders 4 pair cast. Fixed cylinder head. bore 4 1/4 inches (108 mm) stroke 5 1/8 inches (130.2 mm) compression ratio . RAC Horse Power 24.6 carburettor Crossley automatic (Smiths from 1907) valves Side. T Head. Twin camshafts lubrication Exhaust pressurised. ignition coil or magneto max power 30 bhp at 900 rpm. 2000 rpm max. fuel consumption (typical) . max speed (approx) 45 mph Gears 4 speed Clutch Twin internal expanding shoe. Metal to metal. Drive Chain Rear axle .

wheelbase 10 feet 0 inches length 10 feet 4 inches track 4 feet 7 inches width overall . weight 22 cwt steering . suspension - front half elliptic springs suspension -rear half elliptic springs brakes   Rear wheel only wheels/tyres 875 x 105 or 880 x 120

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