The Crossley 15.7 and "2 Litre Sports"

The Crossley 15.7 was manufactured between 1928 and 1931. In 1931 the model was superceded by the similar Silver model. Approximately 1200 15.7's were made. Chassis numbers for the 15.7 range from 80001 to 81264. The 2 litre sports was introduced in 1928 and numbered from 81400. It should not be confused with the 1930's 2 litre Sports Saloon which used a completely new chassis.

BODY STYLES

Crossley 2litre sports fabric saloon

Two-litre Sports Fabric saloon
£550 (1928)
£675 (1929)

Crossley 2 litre sports touring car

Two-litre sports touring car
£625 (1928)
£625 (1929)
Chassis only £475 (1928)

Crossley 15.7 tourer

15.7 five seat tourer
£495 (1928)

Crossley 15.7 four door saloon

Photo - Robert Johnson collection

15.7 four door saloon
standard or popular £498 (1929)
de luxe £575 (1929)
De-luxe models had wire wheels and individual front seats, the Standard, artillery wheels and a one piece front seat.

Crossley Shelsley fabric saloon

"Shelsley" fabric saloon
£550 (1928)

 

Crossley 15.7 sportsman 4 light coupe

Crossley 15.7 Sportsman 4 light coupe

15.7 "Sportsmans" 4/5 seat coupes
£525 (2 light drophead ) £550 (4 light fixed head) both prices 1929
(Both types were available with either fabric or metal bodies)

 

 

Crossley 15.7 Enclosed Limousine

15.7 Enclosed Limousine
£595 (1928)

Early cars to about chassis number 80600 had a narrow radiator, later cars a wider one. The 2 litre Sports Model had a more rounded radiator.

The above are all Crossley factory bodies. Many cars were supplied in chassis form to independent coach builders

The prices quoted are from contemporary advertisements.

SPECIFICATION

Engine/gearbox/transmission

Body/chassis

capacity

1991cc

cylinders

6 monobloc

bore

65mm

stroke

100mm

compression ratio

5.5:1
6.5:1 (sports model)

RAC Horse Power

15.7

carburettor

Crossley-Stromberg OE-1 (Sports Saloon)

valves

overhead operated by push rod

lubrication

Pressure lubrication of big end and main bearings

ignition

magneto - Scintilla PN6

max power

45 bhp at 3500rpm
62bhp at 4000 rpm (sports)

fuel consumption (typical)

24 mpg (fabric saloon)

max speed (approx)

60 mph (15.7)

acceleration

0-50 mph in 33 seconds (Motor Road Test)

Gears

ratios (15.7) - 1:1, 1.59:1, 2.52:1, 3.79:1
right hand, side change. Gear box in unit with engine

Clutch

single plate

Drive shaft

open shaft

Rear axle

spiral bevel
ratio 5:1 (15.7)

 

wheelbase

10 feet 3 inches

length

13 feet 9 3/4 inches

track

4 feet 8 inches

width overall

5 feet 7 inches

weight

28 cwt (saloon)
29cwt (fabric saloon laden)

steering

Worm and sector

suspension - front

Offset semi elliptic springs. Shock absorbers.

suspension -rear

Offset semi elliptic springs. Underslung. Shock absorbers.

brakes

 

Cable operated on all wheels. Bendix system from 1930.
Hand brake operates on separate shoes on rear wheels on pre Bendix models. With the Bendix system it operates on all wheels.

wheels/tyres

15.7 - early cars had Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels, the popular saloon had artillery type, final cars had bolt on wire wheels. Tyre size - 4.40/4.75 x 21
Sport 2 litre - Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels 4.75 or 5.25 x 21, later 5.25 x 20 or 6.00 x 18

 

 

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© Malcolm Asquith 2002