Crossley Motors of Manchester, England

THE HISTORY OF CROSSLEY MOTORS

Crossley Brothers and the origins of Crossley Motors

Crossley Brothers and the origins of Crossley Motors

The history of the parent company that pioneered the 4 stroke engine in Britain.

Crossley cars before WW1

The cars made by Crossley before the First World War

Cars from the earliest days. A range of quality vehicles with some very advanced features.

Crossley cars in the 1920's

Crossley cars during the 1920's

Starting from a base of pre-World War 1 designs the company went on to develop a range of high quality hand built cars.

Crossley cars in the 1930's

Crossley cars during the 1930's

Although the larger cars continued to be available, Crossley turned to a new range of smaller vehicles using Coventry Climax engines.

Crossley buses

Crossley Buses 1918-39 Crossley Buses 1945-58

The earliest buses were built as private ventures based on ex WW1 vehicles but later special chassis and complete buses came to dominate the companies output and were the last vehicles to be produced.

Crossley goods vehicles

Crossley Goods Vehicles

As with buses the first goods vehicles were adapted from cars but later Crossley made special chassis and complete vehicles.

Crossley military vehicles

The First World War Military Vehicles from 1918 onwards

In World War 1 the company greatly stepped up production becoming a major supplier to the Royal Flying Corps. Between the wars Crossley made a variety of chassis for both military transports and fighting vehicles. During World War 2 the factories were again fully utilised concentrating on heavy trucks mainly for the RAF.

Companies with links to Crossley Motors

Vehicle companies with links to Crossley Motors

Information on some of the companies either owned by or having close co-operation with Crossley Motors.

		Crossley Brothers and the origins of Crossley Motors The history of the parent company that pioneered the 4 stroke engine in Britain.
		The cars made by Crossley before the First World War Cars from the earliest days. A range of quality vehicles with some very advanced features.
		Crossley cars during the 1920's Starting from a base of pre-World War 1 designs the company went on to develop a range of high quality hand built cars.
		Crossley cars during the 1930's Although the larger cars continued to be available, Crossley turned to a new range of smaller vehicles using Coventry Climax engines.
		Crossley Buses 1918-39 Crossley Buses 1945-58 The earliest buses were built as private ventures based on ex WW1 vehicles but later special chassis and complete buses came to dominate the companies output and were the last vehicles to be produced.
		Crossley Goods Vehicles As with buses the first goods vehicles were adapted from cars but later Crossley made special chassis and complete vehicles.
		The First World War Military Vehicles from 1918 onwards In World War 1 the company greatly stepped up production becoming a major supplier to the Royal Flying Corps. Between the wars Crossley made a variety of chassis for both military transports and fighting vehicles. During World War 2 the factories were again fully utilised concentrating on heavy trucks mainly for the RAF.
		Vehicle companies with links to Crossley Motors Information on some of the companies either owned by or having close co-operation with Crossley Motors.