The Crossley 25/30 was manufactured between 1919 and 1925. Approximately 600 cars were made. Chassis numbers range from 10000 to 15xxx. Numbers up to 12000 were shared with the 20/25 and 13000 onwards shared with the military 30 cwt light tenders. The engines were numbered and date stamped and engine numbers and chassis numbers were close but not usually identical. For example, engine number 15273 is stamped February 1925.

Many, probably most, of the cars had the V-shaped radiator but a flat type was available as an option.

	"Buxton" 7 seat Pullman saloon £ 1,000 (1922) £1350 (1925) The upholstery was in Bedford cord.
	"Manchester" 5 seat touring car £850 chassis only (1919) £1,375 (1920) £975 (1922) £925 (1925) The upholstery was in leather.
	"Chester" 7 seat Limousine Landaulette £1275(1922) £1175 (1925) The upholstery in the interior was in Bedford cord and in the front leather.
	"London" 4 seat coupe £1,250 (1922) £1150 (1925) The upholstery was in Bedford cord.

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 or price lists.

Engine/gearbox/transmission

Body/chassis

capacity 4531cc cylinders Four, pair cast bore 4 inches (102mm) stroke 5 1/2 inches (140mm) compression ratio 4.29:1 (fixed head - early) 4.64:1 (detachable head - late) RAC Horse Power 25.6 carburettor Smiths 5 jet valves side lubrication Full pressure fed ignition Magneto (Lucas EB4) max power 45 bhp @ 1750rpm (fixed head) 62 bhp @ 2300 rpm (detachable head) fuel consumption (typical) 13-15 mpg max speed (approx) 60 mph Gears 4 speed right hand change Clutch cone Rear axle spiral bevel 4:1 ratio straight cut (WD spec) 4.07:1

wheelbase 11 feet 3 inches length 15 feet 5 inches track 4 feet 6 inches width overall 6 feet weight approx 38 cwt (tourer), 40 cwt (saloon) steering worm and full wheel suspension - front semi elliptic springs suspension -rear three quarter elliptic springs brakes handbrake operating on rear wheels footbrake opearted transmission brake wheels/tyres 920 x 120 Beaded Edge (tourer) 895 x 135 Beaded Edge (saloon, landaulette and coupe)

© Malcolm Asquith 2002