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[[File:1947 Lanchester LD10 with Briggs Body.jpg|thumb|1947 Lanchester 10 (LD10)]] |
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==Name origins== |
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| ⚫ | The name referred to the car's [[tax horsepower|fiscal horsepower]], which was a function of the cylinder diameter. Fiscal horsepower was used in the UK, as in other European countries, by government to determine how much tax they would levy on the cars’ owners. It was differently defined in each country: the common feature was that there was no arithmetical correlation between tax horsepower and actual horsepower. |
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| ⚫ | Fiscal horsepower categories were used to name cars in many parts of Europe until well into the 1950s, and they effectively defined the class within which the car competed. Thus a Lanchester Ten from the 1950s was approximately the same size as the [[Ford Model C Ten]], the [[Morris Ten]], the [[Standard Ten]] and a plethora of cars from other manufacturers carrying the "Ten" name during the same period. |
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==Lanchester 10 (1900–1904)== |
==Lanchester 10 (1900–1904)== |
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| designer = [[Frederick Lanchester]] |
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The Lanchester 10 was designed by [[Frederick Lanchester]], the eldest of the three Lanchester brothers, while the third brother, [[George Lanchester| |
The original Lanchester 10 was introduced in 1900, and was designed by [[Frederick Lanchester]], the eldest of the three Lanchester brothers, while the third brother, [[George Lanchester|George]], took responsibility for designing the production processes.{{-}} |
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| ⚫ | Fiscal horsepower categories were used to name cars in many parts of Europe until well into the 1950s, and they effectively defined the class within which the car competed. |
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==Lanchester 10 (1933–1936)== |
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| image = [[File:Lanchester Ten ca 1935.jpg|268px]] |
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| name = Lanchester 10 (1933–1936) |
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| manufacturer = [[Lanchester Motor Company]] |
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| production = 1933–1936<br>approx 12,250 units |
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| body_style = 4-door saloon |
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| engine = 1,203 cc four cylinder overhead valve water cooled<br>1933 – 1936<br>1203 cc 1,444 cc four cylinder overhead valve water cooled<br>1936 |
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By the 1930s, Lanchester had been taken over by [[Birmingham Small Arms Company|BSA]] and its range had been merged with those of BSA and its [[Daimler Motor Company|Daimler]] brand. The '''Lanchester Ten''' that appeared in 1933 was based on the BSA 10. It incorporated a fluid flywheel and, initially, hydraulic brakes. |
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This was one of the smallest Lanchesters ever produced. It was also the one produced in the greatest numbers, with approximately 12,250 sold. |
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==Lanchester 10 (1946–1951)== |
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| name = Lanchester 10 (1946–1951) |
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| manufacturer = [[Lanchester Motor Company]] |
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| production = 1946–1951<br/>approx 3,030 units |
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| body_styles = 4-door saloon |
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| engine = 1,287 cc four-cylinder overhead-valve water-cooled |
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| transmission = 4-speed with preselector |
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| length = {{convert|159|in|mm|abbr=on}}<ref name=PracticalMotorist196004>{{cite journal |title=Second Hand Car Guide Supplement |journal=Practical Motorist |volume=6 |issue=68 |pages=768–769 |date=April 1960}}</ref> |
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| width = {{convert|63|in|mm|abbr=on}}<ref name=PracticalMotorist196004/> |
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| height ={{convert|58|in|mm|abbr=on}}<ref name=PracticalMotorist196004/> |
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| fuel_capacity ={{Convert|8|impgal|L usgal|0|abbr=on}}<ref name=PracticalMotorist196004/> |
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| successor = Lanchester Leda |
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The '''Lanchester Ten''', known as the LD10 produced after the Second World War, was presented as a compact companion model to the [[Daimler Motor Company|Daimler]] 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.<ref name=PracticalMotorist196004/> |
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The four-cylinder [[ohv]] engine had an [[Tax horsepower|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.<ref name=PracticalMotorist196001>{{cite journal |title=Practical Motorist Data sheets. Essential information for cars for which handbooks are unobtainable: Lanchester "10" 1946–1947 |journal=Practical Motorist |volume=6 |issue=65 |page=468 |date=January 1960}}</ref> |
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The car was considered to be exceptionally smooth in operation, with reasonable performance for its time.<ref name=PracticalMotorist196004/> |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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{{Commons category|Lanchester Ten|position=left}} |
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* [http://ld10.netii.net/ Lanchester LD10 Official Website] |
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[[Category:Lanchester Motor Company vehicles|10]] |
[[Category:Lanchester Motor Company vehicles|10]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:36, 29 September 2024
The Lanchester 10, or Lanchester Ten, is a model of car that was produced by the Lanchester Motor Company intermittently from 1900 until 1951. It was the first production car offered for sale by the company.
Name origins
[edit]The name referred to the car's fiscal horsepower, which was a function of the cylinder diameter. Fiscal horsepower was used in the UK, as in other European countries, by government to determine how much tax they would levy on the cars’ owners. It was differently defined in each country: the common feature was that there was no arithmetical correlation between tax horsepower and actual horsepower.
Fiscal horsepower categories were used to name cars in many parts of Europe until well into the 1950s, and they effectively defined the class within which the car competed. Thus a Lanchester Ten from the 1950s was approximately the same size as the Ford Model C Ten, the Morris Ten, the Standard Ten and a plethora of cars from other manufacturers carrying the "Ten" name during the same period.
Lanchester 10 (1900–1904)
[edit]| Lanchester 10 (1900–1904) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lanchester Motor Company |
| Production | 1900–1904 |
| Designer | Frederick Lanchester |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Individually coachbuilt |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4,033 cc (246.1 cu in) twin-cylinder air-cooled |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 93 in (2,400 mm)[1] |
The original Lanchester 10 was introduced in 1900, and was designed by Frederick Lanchester, the eldest of the three Lanchester brothers, while the third brother, George, took responsibility for designing the production processes.
References
[edit]- ^ Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
External links
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