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 1930's. 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. £455
Photo - Eric Parson Collection	15hp five seat tourer
	12/14hp coupe of 1910
	15hp with Mann Egerton Torpedo body £415 (1912)
	A 15hp with tourer body believed to be in New Zealand. The owner is possibly a Mr Hoare.

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 Smiths valves side lubrication   ignition   max power 17.5 bhp at 1000 rpm, 32 bhp at 2400 rpm fuel consumption (typical)   max speed (approx)   Gears Gearbox unit mounted with engine. Clutch   Drive Shaft Torque tube Rear axle Differential -straight cut bevel gears ratio 4:1 (Shelsley)

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

© Malcolm Asquith 2005