The Austin Eighteen is a large saloon car, supplied in two different wheelbases to carry five or seven passengers, that was introduced by Austin on 14 July 1937. Its engine and front seat were mounted nine inches (225 mm) further forward than on the old York Sixteen it replaced. The chassis was also extended three inches (75 mm) to provide a total of twelve inches (300 mm) more passenger space. One result was a relatively short bonnet and a good driving position. Its new shape followed the lines of the other Austin cars introduced the previous autumn and it was remarkable for having a completely flat floor in both front and rear passenger compartments with exceptionally wide doors and draught-free ventilation.
in one unit with the engine: single-plate clutch, 4-speed centrally controlled gearbox with synchromesh on 2, 3 & top.Three quarter floating rear axle[1]
The engine and gearbox unit had four live rubber mountings and the silencer and exhaust pipe were similarly insulated. The frame was rigidly cross braced with the deep side members dropped in order to give a low body mounting. Where the cross bracings ran into the side members they were welded to form a box section which gave stiffness.[1]
Engineedit
The engine, carried forward from the 18 h.p. York model of the Sixteen had received small improvements which increased the engine's output. The engine benefited from improvements to the 12hp engine found in the new Ascot of 1936. The crankshaft is supported on 4 bearings and the main and big end bearings are of the shell type. The 1938 season engine benefited from higher compression, bigger valves and an aluminium cylinder head with thermostat fitted. These often cracked upon removal.
Gearboxedit
Austin own design 4 speed with synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and top (dog clutch). Borg and Beck dry plate clutch and 2 piece propshaft, supported in a central rubber-mounted bearing.
Brakingedit
Braking is provided through Girling rod brakes, with a similar design found on the Austin 14 Goodwood.
Steeringedit
The steering column was adjustable for length.[1] The steering system by Marles-Weller had been improved. Because the engine had moved forward the track rod was now forward of the front axle.[1]
Suspensionedit
The low periodicity half-elliptical springs were zinc interleaved with oilite self-lubrication discs at the end of the main leaves. Oil could be fed between the leaves by grease gun through a nipple under each spring.[1]
Norfolk 5-seater first registered February 1939
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Road testedit
The Windsor car, roomy and well-proportioned, has unusually wide and deep side-windows. . . . There are two good-sized suitcases in the boot above a separate compartment for the spare wheel and tyre and room for extra luggage on the platform made by the open boot door. . . . Seating is generous and head clearance "most satisfactory". The folding occasional seats are comfortable within their limits. . . ."The engine is much helped by the latest (cylinder) head towards a greater and smoother delivery of power". Acceleration and speed was rated as adequate in view of the reliable and economical usage for which the car was intended. The brakes were "powerful".[2] Motoring Correspondent, The Times
^ abcdefghijklmnopqCars Of 1938. The Times, Wednesday, 14 July 1937; pg. 3; Issue 47736.
^ abcdCars Of To-Day. The Times, Friday, 9 December 1938; pg. 22; Issue 48173.
^ abCars Of 1939. The Times, Wednesday, 27 July 1938; pg. 4; Issue 48057.
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Landaulette by Gordon & Co of Taunton Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham
Norfolk 1938
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Windsor 1938
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Off-Road Iver or Windsor
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austin, austin, eighteen, large, saloon, supplied, different, wheelbases, carry, five, seven, passengers, that, introduced, austin, july, 1937, engine, front, seat, were, mounted, nine, inches, further, forward, than, york, sixteen, replaced, chassis, also, ex. The Austin Eighteen is a large saloon car supplied in two different wheelbases to carry five or seven passengers that was introduced by Austin on 14 July 1937 Its engine and front seat were mounted nine inches 225 mm further forward than on the old York Sixteen it replaced The chassis was also extended three inches 75 mm to provide a total of twelve inches 300 mm more passenger space One result was a relatively short bonnet and a good driving position Its new shape followed the lines of the other Austin cars introduced the previous autumn and it was remarkable for having a completely flat floor in both front and rear passenger compartments with exceptionally wide doors and draught free ventilation Austin EighteenIver Windsor and NorfolkNorfolk 5 seater first registered October 1938OverviewManufacturerAustin 1 ProductionJuly 1937 September 1939Quantity sold LongbridgeBody and chassisBody stylesaloon Norfolk 5 seater Windsor 7 seater LWBwith division Iver LWB 1 PowertrainEngine2 510 cc 153 cu in Straight six 1 Transmissionin one unit with the engine single plate clutch 4 speed centrally controlled gearbox with synchromesh on 2 3 amp top Three quarter floating rear axle 1 DimensionsWheelbaseSWB 112 5 in 2 860 mm LWB 123 in 3 100 mm 1 Track front 58 in 1 500 mm 1 Track rear 58 5 in 1 490 mm 1 Kerb weightWindsor LWB 32 long cwt 3 584 lb 1 626 kg 2 ChronologyPredecessorAustin Sixteen 16 or 18 hpSuccessorAustin Sheerline Austin Eighteen engineOverviewManufacturerAustinProductionLongbridgeLayoutConfigurationStraight 6 cylinder 1 Displacement2 510 cc 153 cu in 1 Cylinder bore69 35 mm 2 730 in 1 Piston stroke111 mm 4 4 in 1 Cylinder block materialCast iron Aluminium pistons with anodised surfaces Four bearing crankshaft 1 Cylinder head materialaluminium detachable 3 Valvetraininclined side valves inlet larger than exhaustCompression ratio6 5 1 2 CombustionFuel systemdowndraught carburettor with hot spot induction and new manifolding 1 Oil systemfloating filter pick up for the oil pump and anti surge valveCooling systemforced water circulation thermostatically controlledOutputPower output65 bhp 48 kW 66 PS 3 400 rpmTax horsepower 17 9 3 ChronologyPredecessorAustin Sixteen 18 hp engineSuccessorAustin Sheerline 3460 cc and 3995 cc Contents 1 Chassis 1 1 Engine 1 2 Gearbox 1 3 Braking 1 4 Steering 1 5 Suspension 2 Road test 3 References 4 External linksChassis editThe engine and gearbox unit had four live rubber mountings and the silencer and exhaust pipe were similarly insulated The frame was rigidly cross braced with the deep side members dropped in order to give a low body mounting Where the cross bracings ran into the side members they were welded to form a box section which gave stiffness 1 Engine edit The engine carried forward from the 18 h p York model of the Sixteen had received small improvements which increased the engine s output The engine benefited from improvements to the 12hp engine found in the new Ascot of 1936 The crankshaft is supported on 4 bearings and the main and big end bearings are of the shell type The 1938 season engine benefited from higher compression bigger valves and an aluminium cylinder head with thermostat fitted These often cracked upon removal Gearbox edit Austin own design 4 speed with synchromesh on 2nd 3rd and top dog clutch Borg and Beck dry plate clutch and 2 piece propshaft supported in a central rubber mounted bearing Braking edit Braking is provided through Girling rod brakes with a similar design found on the Austin 14 Goodwood Steering edit The steering column was adjustable for length 1 The steering system by Marles Weller had been improved Because the engine had moved forward the track rod was now forward of the front axle 1 Suspension edit The low periodicity half elliptical springs were zinc interleaved with oilite self lubrication discs at the end of the main leaves Oil could be fed between the leaves by grease gun through a nipple under each spring 1 Norfolk 5 seater first registered February 1939 nbsp rear view nbsp front viewRoad test editThe Windsor car roomy and well proportioned has unusually wide and deep side windows There are two good sized suitcases in the boot above a separate compartment for the spare wheel and tyre and room for extra luggage on the platform made by the open boot door Seating is generous and head clearance most satisfactory The folding occasional seats are comfortable within their limits The engine is much helped by the latest cylinder head towards a greater and smoother delivery of power Acceleration and speed was rated as adequate in view of the reliable and economical usage for which the car was intended The brakes were powerful 2 Motoring Correspondent The Times Bletchley Park ambulance nbsp Austin 18 Six Cylinder Ambulance 1938 nbsp Ambulance body on a 1939 Austin 18 chassis nbsp Austin 18 Ambulance 1939 nbsp Austin Ambulance dating from 1938 1939References edit a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Cars Of 1938 The Times Wednesday 14 July 1937 pg 3 Issue 47736 a b c d Cars Of To Day The Times Friday 9 December 1938 pg 22 Issue 48173 a b Cars Of 1939 The Times Wednesday 27 July 1938 pg 4 Issue 48057 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Austin 18 Landaulette by Gordon amp Co of Taunton Road Sparkbrook Birmingham Norfolk 1938 Norfolk Windsor 1938 Windsor interior Windsor driving seat Windsor leaving Off Road Iver or Windsor Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Austin 18 amp oldid 1153509643, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
