The Crossley 15cwt
van
The Crossley 15cwt van was introduced in 1914 using the chassis of the 15hp car and 2613cc engine.
The number made is not known. Before 1919 chassis numbers were not segregated by model type and are in the range up to 2445.
It is probable that the van was only made in 1914.
Engine and chassis
BODY STYLES.
The price quoted from a review in Commercial Motor magazine is £420
SPECIFICATION
2613cc
4 cylinder monobloc. Fixed cylinder head.
3 1/8 inches (80 mm)
5 1/8 inches(130 mm) (2613cc)
15.6
Smiths 4 jet
side
pressure-fed to big end and camshaft
high tension magneto
24 bhp at 1250 rpm
Water cooled by thermo-syphon. Fan fitted.
27 mph (44 kph)
Gearbox unit mounted with engine.
Leather faced cone
Torque tube
Differential - straight cut bevel gears
long chassis 10 feet 4 inches (3150 mm)
4 feet 9.5 inches (1460 mm)
14 cwt (without body)
worm and sector
semi-elliptic springs
3/4 elliptical springs
Rear-wheel only with foot operated transmission brake.
815 x 105 on short chassis 820 x 120
Electric headlamps optional