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'''Autovia''' was a short lived brand of British car made in Coventry between 1937 and 1938. The venture was ambitious and even included setting up a school for chauffeurs. The cars were expensive and it was a market sector well served by other companies. About 35 cars were made.<ref name=AZ1930>{{cite book |last=Sedgwick |first=m. |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=A-Z of Cars of the 1930s|year=1989 |publisher=Bay View Books |location=Devon, UK |id=ISBN 1-870979-38-9}}</ref> | |||
The company was created by [[Riley|Riley]] as a subsidiary to produce large luxury cars. A 2849 cc V-8 engine was developed from existing Riley engine blocks and coupled to either a [[Preselector gearbox|pre selector]] gearbox bought from [[Armstrong Siddeley]] or a conventional four speed manual unit. Drive was to the rear wheels through a live axle with [[worm gear]] final drive. | |||
The company was created by [[Riley | |||
Two body types were advertised, a sports saloon and a [[limousine]] mostly built by Arthur [[Mulliner]]. | Two body types were advertised, a sports saloon and a [[limousine]] mostly built by Arthur [[Mulliner]]. | ||
The venture failed when Riley went bankrupt. When they were taken over by the [[Nuffield Organisation]] Autovia was not resurrected. | The venture failed when Riley went bankrupt. When they were taken over by the [[Nuffield Organisation]] Autovia was not resurrected. | ||
* production = 1937-1938<br />35 made | |||
* body_style = sports saloon<br />limousine | |||
* engine = 2849 [[Cubic metre|cc]] V-8 | |||
* transmission = 4-speed pre selector<br>4-speed manual | |||
* length = 175 or 183 inches (4.45 or 4.65 [[metre|m]])<ref name=BritishCars>{{cite book |last=Culshaw |first= |authorlink= |coauthors=Horrobin |title=Complete Catalogue of British Cars |year=1974 |publisher=Macmillan |location=London |id=ISBN 0-333-16689-2}}</ref> | |||
* width = 71 inches (1.80 m)<ref name=BritishCars/> | |||
* height = | |||
* weight = | |||
* wheelbase = 129 inches (3.28 m)<ref name=BritishCars/> | |||
* successor = | |||
* designer = Charles Van Eugen | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |
Revision as of 01:43, 5 January 2007
Autovia was a short lived brand of British car made in Coventry between 1937 and 1938. The venture was ambitious and even included setting up a school for chauffeurs. The cars were expensive and it was a market sector well served by other companies. About 35 cars were made.<ref name=AZ1930>Template:Citation/core{{#if:|}}</ref>
The company was created by Riley as a subsidiary to produce large luxury cars. A 2849 cc V-8 engine was developed from existing Riley engine blocks and coupled to either a pre selector gearbox bought from Armstrong Siddeley or a conventional four speed manual unit. Drive was to the rear wheels through a live axle with worm gear final drive.
Two body types were advertised, a sports saloon and a limousine mostly built by Arthur Mulliner.
The venture failed when Riley went bankrupt. When they were taken over by the Nuffield Organisation Autovia was not resurrected.
- production = 1937-1938
35 made - body_style = sports saloon
limousine - engine = 2849 cc V-8
- transmission = 4-speed pre selector
4-speed manual - length = 175 or 183 inches (4.45 or 4.65 m)<ref name=BritishCars>Template:Citation/core{{#if:|}}</ref>
- width = 71 inches (1.80 m)<ref name=BritishCars/>
- height =
- weight =
- wheelbase = 129 inches (3.28 m)<ref name=BritishCars/>
- successor =
- designer = Charles Van Eugen