Crossley 10hp data

The Crossley 10hp Range

The Crossley 10hp range was manufactured between 1931 and 1934. Approximately 1050 were made. Chassis numbers range from 10/101 to 10/1449. From 1932 the range was called "Quicksilver". The engines were made by Coventry Climax but carried Crossley badging.

BODY STYLES

	Ten Sports saloon £278 (1932) (1932-3)(de luxe)
	Ten Sports 2 seat roadster £350 (1933)
	Ten sports 4 seat tourer £295 (1932-3)
	Ten "Family" saloon £265 (1932-3) Ten saloon "de luxe" £288 (1932-3) pre-selector £20 sliding roof £7 10s radio £35 Colours available - Top half - Black Fabric. Lower portion - Crossley Blue, Black or Maroon plus Atlantic Green on the "de luxe". Upholstery - Blue, Red, Green or Brown. The "de luxe" had safety glass all round and "completely panelled interior"
	Buxton 6 light saloon £298 (1933) £278 (1934) pre-selector £20
	Torquay 4 light saloon £325 (1933) £305 (1934) pre-selector £20
	Ten Super Sports saloon £388 (1932) £385 (1933)
	Ten sports coupe £310 (1932-3)
	Ten convertible coupe (Tickford) £325 (1932-3)
	Super Sport (2 and 4 seater versions offered) £350 (2 seater) (1932-3)

With the exception of the convertible coupe all the above are Crossley factory bodies. The chassis was also supplied to independent coachbuilders.

Colours available changed over the years. One list states the "Ten" models as available in royal blue, navy blue, dove grey, maroon and black with blue, maroon or brown leather.

The prices quoted are from Glass's Guide May 1938.

SPECIFICATION

Engine/gearbox/transmission

Body/chassis

capacity
Coventry Climax type "OC" 1122 cc (1097 cc on Super Sport models)

cylinders
4 monobloc

bore
63 mm (62.3mm on Super Sport models)

stroke
90 mm

compression ratio
6:1

RAC Horse Power
9.8

carburettor
SU downdraught, later Solex. Twin RAG on the Super Sports models.

valves
overhead inlet side exhaust operated by single camshaft (double inlet valves on Super Sport models)

lubrication
pressure feed to all bearings

ignition
coil

max power
38 bhp at 4250rpm

fuel consumption (typical)
30-34 mpg (Buxton and Torquay)

max speed (approx)
67 mph (80mph for Super Sports)

acceleration
0 -50 mph in 23 secs (4 seat tourer)

Gears
Moss 4 speed "twin top" type with centre change or ENV type 75 preselector
ratios - preselector 1:1, 1.33:1, 2:1, and 3.4:1. Manual 1:1, 1.36:1, 2.36:1 and 3.8:1.

Clutch
single plate - none on preselector option

Drive shaft
open shaft with metal joints

Rear axle
ENV spiral bevel
ratio 5.5:1 (standard) 5.33:1 (Super Sports)

wheelbase
9 feet 1/2 inch
2 seat models 8 feet 0 inches

length
13 feet 1 inches

track
4 feet 0 inches

width overall
5 feet 2 inches

weight
approx 20 cwt (Buxton and Torquay)

steering
Burman Douglas worm and nut

suspension - front
Offset semi elliptic springs. Either friction or Luvax shock absorbers.

suspension -rear
Offset semi elliptic springs. Underslung. Either friction or Luvax shock absorbers.

brakes

Bendix cable system
Hand brake and pedal operate on all wheels

wheels/tyres
bolt on wire wheels. (Rudge Whitworth on sports models)Tyre size - 4.50/4.75 x 18

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