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Crossley 15.7 and 2 Litre Sports

(1928-1931)
  Crossley 15.7 and  Sportsman history

 

The Crossley 15.7 was manufactured between 1928 and 1931 replacing the 14hp. In 1931 the model was superceded by the similar Silver model. Approximately 1200 15.7s were made.

Chassis numbers for the 15.7 range from 80001 to 81264. 

The 2 litre sports with tuned engine was introduced in 1928 and numbered from 81400. It should not be confused with the 1930s 2 litre Sports Saloon which used a completely new chassis.

Price guide when new

Two-litre Shelsley Fabric saloon £550 (1928) £675 (1929)
Two-litre sports touring car £625 (1928) fabric saloon £675 (1928) Chassis only £475 (1928)
15.7 five seat tourer £495 (1928)
15.7 four door saloon standard or popular £498 (1929) de luxe £575 (1929)
15.7 "Sportsmans" 4/5 seat coupes £525 (2 light drophead ) £550 (2 or 4 light fixed head) both prices 1929
15.7 Enclosed Limousine £595 (1928)

 1930 Crossley 15.7 Sportsman interior view

1930 Crossley 15.7 Sportsman interior view

BODY STYLES

Early cars to about chassis number 80600 had a narrow radiator, later cars a wider one. The 2 litre Sports Model had a more rounded radiator.

The above are all Crossley factory bodies. Cars were also supplied in chassis form to independent coach builders

1930-Crossley-Six-15.7-Sportsman-rear

1930 Crossley 15.7 Sportsman rear view

 

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Technical

  • SPECIFICATION
     
    Engine/gearbox/transmission  
    capacity
    1991cc
    cylinders
    6 monobloc
    bore
    65mm
    stroke
    100mm
    compression ratio
    5.5:1
    6.5:1 (sports model)
    RAC Horse Power
    15.7
    carburettor
    Crossley-Stromberg OE-1 (Sports models)
    valves
    overhead operated by push rod
    lubrication
    Pressure lubrication of big end and main bearings
    ignition
    magneto - Scintilla PN6
    max power
    45 bhp at 3500rpm
    62bhp at 4000 rpm (sports)
    fuel consumption (typical)
    24 mpg (fabric saloon)
    max speed (approx)
    60 mph (15.7)
    acceleration
    0-50 mph in 33 seconds ("The Motor" road test)
    Gears
    ratios (15.7) - 1:1, 1.59:1, 2.52:1, 3.79:1
    right hand, side change. Gear box in unit with engine.
    Clutch
    single plate
    Drive shaft
    open shaft
    Rear axle
    spiral bevel
    ratio 5:1 (15.7)

     

     

    Body/chassis
     
    wheelbase
    10 feet 3 inches
    length
    13 feet 9 3/4 inches
    track
    4 feet 8 inches
    width overall
    5 feet 7 inches
    weight
    28 cwt (saloon)
    29cwt (fabric saloon laden)
    steering
    Worm and sector
    suspension - front
    Offset semi elliptic springs. Shock absorbers.
    suspension -rear
    Offset semi elliptic springs. Underslung. Shock absorbers.
    brakes

     

    Cable operated on all wheels. Bendix system from 1930.
    Hand brake operates on separate shoes on rear wheels on pre Bendix models. With the Bendix system it operates on all wheels.
    wheels/tyres
    15.7 - early cars had Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels, the Popular saloon had artillery type, final cars had bolt on wire wheels. Tyre size - 4.40/4.75 x 21

    Sport 2 litre - Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels 4.75 or 5.25 x 21, later 5.25 x 20 or 6.00 x 18

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