Author: capjoe

Lanchester 1947

Lanchester offered only one model, the Ten, a four-door six light saloon with sliding roof panel and pre-selector gearbox with fluid flywheel. The engine was a 1287cc overhead valve four with Zenith carburettor.  (copied...

1947 Healey 2.4 litre

Most British cars in 1947 were carried over from 1946 which in turn, were similar if not identical to pre-war models. Any that were new were from companies that made cars in small numbers....

Daimler 1947

  Daimler 1947. The Straight Eight DE36 chassis with eight-passenger Landaulette coachwork by Hooper was offered and a smaller six cylinder version was also available. The Daimlers were all fitted with bodywork by companies...

MG SA 1938

  …Visitor to Bicester last Sunday Drop dead gorgeous!   (copied from CLASSIC LOVERS f/b)

Lea Francis

Lea Francis offered Twelve and Fourteen Saloons on 9ft 3 inch wheelbase chassis with leaf spring rigid axles. The side windows were enlarged and the upper waistline eliminated. The Fourteen was also available as...

Sunbeam-Talbot 1947

Sunbeam-Talbot 1947 As part of the Rootes group they offered two ranges, the Ten and 2 litre both with four door saloon, Drophead coupe and tourer bodies. Using the Rootes 118cc engine used on...