The Crossley
"STREAMLINE"
In the 1930s Crossley joined in the enthusiasm for
streamlining, designing a car using Burney patents and with the engine from the Silver
rear mounted. Although more conventional looking than Burney's
own cars, it was still too "different" to sell. Two complete cars, one
in the collection of the British National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, and
some remains of a third survive.
The Streamline was manufactured in 1933. About 20
were made and the final few were sold only after heavy discounting .
Known chassis numbers range from 17/103 to 17/116.
BODY STYLE
All cars are thought to have been fitted with
Crossley
bodies.
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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1991 cc
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cylinders
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6
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bore
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65 mm
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stroke
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100 mm
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compression ratio
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??
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RAC Horse Power
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15.7
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carburettor
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Solex
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valves
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overhead valves operated by push rod
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ignition
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Scintilla magneto
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max power
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60 bhp at 4200 rpm
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fuel consumption (typical)
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20-25 mpg
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max speed (approx)
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80 mph
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acceleration
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0-50 mph - 21 seconds
0-60 mph - 29 seconds
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Gears
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Wilson Preselector
ratios 1:1, 1.34:1, 2:1, 3.4:1
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Clutch
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Borg and Beck "Cush drive"
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Drive shaft
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Rear engined. Drive via Cardan
Shafts.
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Rear axle
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spiral bevel
ratio 4.37:1
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wheelbase
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9 feet 8 inches
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length
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15 feet 5 inches
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track
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front 4 feet 8 inches
rear 3 feet 7 inches
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width overall
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5 feet 6 inches
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weight
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33 1/2 cwt (with 2 occupants)
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steering
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cam gear
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suspension - front
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Independent by transverse spring.
Luvax hydraulic shock absorbers.
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suspension -rear
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Independent. Semi elliptic springs.
Luvax hydraulic shock absorbers.
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brakes
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Pedal and handbrake operate on all
wheels.
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wheels/tyres
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wire wheels. Tyre size - 5.25 x 18
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RETURN
TO CROSSLEY CARS IN THE 1930s
© Malcolm
Asquith 2002
