Lanchester 10
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The Lanchester 10 is a car produced by the Lanchester Motor Company
(discontinuously) from 1900 until 1951. It was the first production car offered for sale by the company.
range, being “craftsman built” and among the smallest ever volume-produced cars from the firm. Initially produced with a steel six light body by Briggs of Dagenham, later models were fitted with coachbuilt Barker alloy bodywork. Other body variations included an Abbott-bodied DHC and Hooper-bodied van.
The four-cylinder ohv engine had an RAC
rating of 10 hp and a claimed power output of 40 bhp at 4,200 rpm. This was teamed up with an epicyclic preselector 4-speed gear box. Stopping power came from Girling mechanical brakes.
The car was considered to be exceptionally smooth in operation, with reasonable performance for its time.
Lanchester Motor Company
The Lanchester Motor Company Limited was a car manufacturer based until 1930 at Armourer Mills, Montgomery Street, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, England. It operated from 1895 to 1955....
(discontinuously) from 1900 until 1951. It was the first production car offered for sale by the company.
Lanchester 10 (1900–1904)
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range, being “craftsman built” and among the smallest ever volume-produced cars from the firm. Initially produced with a steel six light body by Briggs of Dagenham, later models were fitted with coachbuilt Barker alloy bodywork. Other body variations included an Abbott-bodied DHC and Hooper-bodied van.
The four-cylinder ohv engine had an RAC
Tax horsepower
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rating of 10 hp and a claimed power output of 40 bhp at 4,200 rpm. This was teamed up with an epicyclic preselector 4-speed gear box. Stopping power came from Girling mechanical brakes.
The car was considered to be exceptionally smooth in operation, with reasonable performance for its time.