The Crossley 12/14 hp was introduced in 1909. It was renamed the 15hp in 1911 and in 1913 the engine stroke was increased to take the capacity to 2613cc.

The "Shelsley" sporting version was also introduced in 1913 and featured the V shaped radiator that was to be used on many types up to the early 1930s.

The number made is not known. Before 1919 chassis numbers were not segregated by model type and are in the range up to 2445.

The last cars are thought to have been made in 1915.

Engine and chassis

BODY STYLES

2-door coupés

2-door fixed head coupé. Coachbuilder unknown.

12/14hp coupé of 1910.
Coachbuilder unknown.

"Shelsley"

Crossley bodied sporting Shelsley model.
Both two and four-seat versions were made. The Shelsley usually had the peaked radiator.
The complete car cost £455

Photo - Michael Lawton

4/5 seat open cars

15hp five-seat tourer. The photo shows Crossley designers Hubert Woods (at the wheel) and A. W. Reeves so presumably it has an in-house body.

A 15hp with tourer body believed to be photographed in New Zealand. The owner is possibly a Mr Hoare.

15hp with Mann Egerton Torpedo body
£415 (1912)

Closed cars

Nicknamed "Connie", this 1912 two-door saloon successfully took part in the 1933 RSAC Scottish rally and the 1934 RAC rally when although classified as a non-finisher it does appear to have reached the finish at Bournemouth. The car had only 2 doors which opened into the rear of the car.

It cost £875 when new but owner and driver Mr Ernest Hasel had bought it for £5. After 1934 there is no trace of the car and its eventual fate is unknown.

Other bodies

An ambulance built on a 15hp chassis.

Many cars were supplied in chassis only form to independent coach builders. The above are a selection of the body styles produced by Crossley and other coach builders.

The prices quoted are from contemporary advertisements.The chassis only prices were : £335 (short) £355 (long) (1912), £350 (1913) and £375 (Shelsley).

SPECIFICATION