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.

	chassis only £315 £335 (short) £355 (long) (1912) £350 (1913)
	2 door coupe. Coachbuilder unknown.
Photo - Michael Lawton	Crossley bodied Shelsley. Both two and four seat versions were made. The Shelsley usually had the peaked radiator. £455
	15hp five seat tourer. The photo shows designers Hubert Woods at the wheel and  A. W.  Reeves in the passenger seat so presumably has a Crossley body.
	12/14hp coupe of 1910. Coachbuilder unknown.
	15hp with Mann Egerton Torpedo body £415 (1912)
	Nicknamed Connie, this saloon took part in the 1933 RAC rally and finished. It cost £875 when new but Mr E Hasel had bought it for £5
	A 15hp with tourer body believed to be in New Zealand. The owner is possibly a Mr Hoare.
	The 15hp chassis with ambulance body.

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.

Engine/gearbox/transmission

Body/chassis

capacity 2388cc(12/14hp) 2613cc (15hp) cylinders 4 cylinder monobloc. Fixed cylinder head. bore 3 1/8 inches (79.4 mm) stroke 4 3/4 inches(120.6 mm) (2388cc) 5 1/8 inches(130.2 mm) (2613cc) compression ratio   RAC Horse Power 15.6 carburettor Claudel Hobson or later Smiths 4 jet valves side lubrication   ignition   max power 17.5 bhp at 1000 rpm, 32 bhp at 2400 rpm Shelsley 45 bhp. fuel consumption (typical)   max speed (approx)   Gears Gearbox unit mounted with engine. Clutch  Cone Drive Shaft Torque tube Rear axle Differential -straight cut bevel gears ratio 4:1 (Shelsley)

wheelbase 9 feet 7 inches (2920 mm) or 10 feet 4 inches (3150 mm) length 13 feet 3 inches (4040 mm) or 14 feet 0 inches (4267 mm) track 4 feet 7 inches (1397 mm) width overall   weight 14 cwt (without body) steering   suspension - front 1/2 elliptical springs suspension -rear 3/4 elliptical springs brakes   Rear wheel only with foot operated transmission brake. Optional on 15hp in 1911 only, 4 wheel brakes,  front operated by pedal, rear by lever. wheels/tyres 815 x 105

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