The Crossley
"Silver"
The Crossley Silver, which superceded the 15.7, was
manufactured between 1930 and 1934. Main changes from the 15.7 were
an amended chassis (common with the Golden), a centre change gear box
and shaft/rod operated Perrot-Bendix brakes. In 1934 it became the
"Super Silver" using the "Sports" specification engine and chassis. Only 14 of
these are thought to have been built.
Chassis numbers range from 81265 to 81899. Approximately 535
were made.
BODY STYLES
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Saloon
£545 (1930-1)
Specification includes -
Safety glass
electrically controlled headlamp dipping
cigar lighter
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Sportsman's Coupe
£550 (1930)
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Photo - James Gray
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Super Silver
£575 (1934)
Specification includes -
Thermostatic radiator louvres
direction indicators
polished walnut interior trim
glass topped fold away tables in the rear
sliding roof
pneumatic uphosltery cushions
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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
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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 (standard) 6.5:1 (sports)
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RAC Horse Power
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15.7
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carburettor
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Crossley-Stromberg
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valves
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overhead operated by pushrod
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lubrication
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Full pressure to main and big end
bearings
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ignition
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Scintilla high tension magneto
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max power
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45 bhp at 3500rpm
62 bhp at 4000rpm (Super Silver)
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fuel consumption (typical)
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24 mpg
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max speed (approx)
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68 mph
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Gears
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Centre change 4 speed "twin top"
ratios 1:1; 1.42:1; 2.32:1 and 3.74:1
Wilson type preselector on Super Silver
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Clutch
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Single plate
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Rear axle
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spiral bevel - ratio 5:1
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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)
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steering
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Worm and sector.
Turning circle 38ft 8in (right) 41ft (left)
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suspension - front
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Offset semi elliptic springs.
Friction type shock absorbers.
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suspension -rear
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Offset semi elliptic springs.
Underslung. Friction type shock absorbers mounted
crosswise.
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brakes
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Perrot-Bendix Four wheel brakes
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wheels/tyres
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wire wheels, Dunlop Magna from 1932.
Tyre size - 4.40/4.75 x 21
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RETURN TO CROSSLEY CARS IN
THE 1930s
© Malcolm Asquith 2003