CROSSLEY

Golden

The Crossley Golden was introduced in 1931 and the Super Six in 1929 as a replacement for the 20.9 and continued until 1935. The main changes, introduced with the Golden, were a revised chassis (similar to the Silver) improved brakes and a central gear change. The radiator shell was updated and wire wheels replaced the artillery type used on the earlier cars. Changes were made during production and the Autocar magazine noted that for 1933 the Golden would have "a slight variation in the contour of the saloon roof designed to smarten the appearance while the body height to the ground has been reduced two inches". The Super Six "has been improved by the use of discs for the wheelsd and the addition of bumpers fore and aft. A folding centre armrest has been introduced for the rear seat." At the 1930 London Motor Show a prototype six wheeled limousine was shown. This used a 3440 cc version of the engine (the bore was enlarged to 78mm) with transmission and chassis based on the military/commercial vehicles. In 1929 a six wheel open car had been produced with bodywork by Barker as a special order for King George V who at the time was still recovering from illness but wished to resume shooting expeditions but this new vehicle was considerably more luxurious. It is not known if more than the prototype was made but production must have been intended as a brochure was produced. The number made is estimated at 100. Chassis numbers range from 42101 to 42299.