Crossley 15.7 and 2 Litre Sports
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 In 1931 the model was superceded by the similar Silver model.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
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 15.7 Sportsman rear view
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Technical
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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 18k