The Crossley 15.7 was manufactured between 1928 and 1931 replacing the 14hp and was fitted with a new 6-cylinder engine. In 1931 the model was superseded by the similar Silver model.
Chassis numbers for the 15.7 range from 80001 to 81264. Approximately 1200 15.7s were made.
The 2 litre sports with tuned engine and revised manifolding was introduced in 1928 and numbered from 81400. It should not be confused with the similarly named 1930s 2 litre Sports Saloon which used a completely new chassis.
BODY STYLES
"Shelsley" fabric saloon
Two-litre "Shelsley" Fabric saloon.
£550 (1928)
£675 (1929)
2 Litre sports
Two-litre sports.
Touring car £625 (1928)
Fabric saloon £675 (1928)
Chassis only £475 (1928)
The fabric saloon in the lower picture was entered in the 1930 Monte
Carlo Rally by Mr J. L. Finnigan.
4/5-seat tourer
15.7 five seat tourer.
£495 (1928)
15.7 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.
15.7 coupé
15.7 "Sportsmans" 4/5 seat coupé.
Two light drophead £525
Two or four light fixed head £550 (both prices 1929).
(Both types were available with either fabric or metal bodies).
15.7 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
6.5:1 (sports model)
62bhp at 4000 rpm (sports)
Right hand side change. Gear box in unit with engine.
ratio 5:1 (15.7)
Fabric saloon-laden - 29cwt (1470 kg)
Turning circle - left 41 feet (12.5 metres) right 38 feet 8 inches (11.8 metres)
Hand brake operates on separate shoes on rear wheels on pre-Bendix models. With the Bendix system it operates on all wheels.
Sport 2 litre - Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels 4.75 or 5.25 x 21, later 5.25 x 20 or 6.00 x 18