Specifications
| Engine | 1968cc In-Line 4cyl |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Pre-Selector |
| Body Work | Saloon |
| Colour | Green |
| Interior | Cream |
| Trim | Vinyl |
| Wheels | Steel Disc |
| Brakes | Drum |
Description
Originally based in Birmingham, England, the Lanchester Motor Company commenced design of its first car in 1895. It was the product of the brothers Lanchester- Frederick, a well-respected engineer, George and Frank. Though Frederick resigned in 1913, the others continued business post-World War 1 (they made artillery shells and air-craft engines during) but their post-war Forty was dearer than a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. A downsized model, the Twenty One, was added in 1924 to regain sales. By 1930 the firm was struggling to meet its financial obligations and was sold off to BSA. The business was merged with that of Daimler, though George and Frank were kept on- George as a designer, Frank as Lanchester's Sales Director. The writing was on the wall, however, and the opulent early Lanchesters were no more. Daimler effectively reduced Lanchester to bit-players, with a smattering of four-cylinder vehicles soldiering on into the Fifties. By 1956 the name was no longer appearing in product lists, and though the rights to the name are today held by Tata, the Lanchester name has been dormant ever since.
