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1931 the model was superceded by the similar Silver model.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
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Two-litre Shelsley Fabric saloon
£550 (1928)
£675 (1929)
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Two-litre sports touring car
£625 (1928)
£625 (1929)
Chassis only £475 (1928)
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15.7 five seat tourer
£495 (1928)
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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.
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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)
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15.7 Enclosed Limousine
£595 (1928)
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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
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Engine/gearbox/transmission
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Body/chassis
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capacity
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1991cc
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cylinders
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6 monobloc
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bore
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65mm
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stroke
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100mm
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compression ratio
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5.5:1
6.5:1 (sports model)
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RAC Horse Power
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15.7
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carburettor
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Crossley-Stromberg OE-1 (Sports
Saloon)
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valves
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overhead operated by push rod
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lubrication
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Pressure lubrication of big end and
main bearings
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ignition
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magneto - Scintilla PN6
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max power
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45 bhp at 3500rpm
62bhp at 4000 rpm (sports)
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fuel consumption (typical)
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24 mpg (fabric saloon)
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max speed (approx)
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60 mph (15.7)
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acceleration
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0-50 mph in 33 seconds (Motor Road
Test)
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Gears
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ratios (15.7) - 1:1, 1.59:1, 2.52:1,
3.79:1
right hand, side change. Gear box in unit with engine
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Clutch
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single plate
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Drive shaft
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open shaft
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Rear axle
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spiral bevel
ratio 5:1 (15.7)
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wheelbase
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10 feet 3 inches
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length
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13 feet 9 3/4 inches
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track
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4 feet 8 inches
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width overall
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5 feet 7 inches
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weight
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28 cwt (saloon)
29cwt (fabric saloon laden)
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steering
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Worm and sector
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suspension - front
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Offset semi elliptic springs. Shock
absorbers.
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suspension -rear
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Offset semi elliptic springs.
Underslung. Shock absorbers.
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brakes
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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.
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wheels/tyres
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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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RETURN TO
CROSSLEY CARS IN
THE 1920s
© Malcolm
Asquith 2009