The Crossley 15.7 and "2 Litre Sports"

The Crossley 15.7 was manufactured between 1928 and 1931 replacing the 14hp. In 1931 the model was superceded by the similar Silver model. Approximately 1200 15.7s 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 1930s 2 litre Sports Saloon which used a completely new chassis.

BODY STYLES

Crossley 2litre sports fabric saloon

Two-litre Shelsley 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

Crossley 15.7 tourer

15.7 five seat tourer
£495 (1928)

Crossley 15.7 four door saloon

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 15.7 sportsman 2 light coupe

Crossley 15.7 Sportsman 4 light coupe





15.7 "Sportsmans" 4/5 seat coupes
£525 (2 light drophead ) £550 (2 or 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. Cars were also 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

 

 

RETURN TO CROSSLEY CARS IN THE 1920s

© Malcolm Asquith 2009