This article is about a British car. For the Spanish motorway, see Autovía.
Autovia was a short lived brand of British car from Coventry existing from 1935 to 1938 with production starting in January 1937.[2] 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. 44 cars were made.[6]
Autovia
limousine by Arthur Mulliner EYX 464 registered September 1938
single dry-plate clutch to a 4-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on all speeds or automatic clutch and 4-speed preselective gearbox divided propellor shaft, back section in a torque tube final drive by underhung worm is housed in a banjo-type casing[2]
twin Zenith downdraught carburettors with a balance pipe and hot-spot fed from a 16 gallon tank at the back, ignition by magneto with automatic advance mounted vertically towards the rear of the V[2][5]
a water pump is mounted either side of the timing case. The radiator has a fan and thermostatically controlled shutters. The sump is ribbed at the sides[2][5]
The company was created by Riley as a subsidiary to produce large luxury cars and a new factory was built. A 2849 cc 90°V-8, triple camshaft engine was developed from a pair of 1½-litre Riley engine blocks and coupled to a pre selector unit bought from Armstrong Siddeley. One car was fitted with a ZF 4 speed manual box, drive was to the rear wheels through a live axle with worm gear final drive.
Three body types were advertised, a Sports saloon, a Special Saloon with extra leg room at the expense of boot space and a limousine mostly built by Arthur Mulliner of Northampton who were London distributors. The car was also available as a bare chassis.
The venture failed when Riley went bankrupt. When they were taken over by the Nuffield Organization Autovia was not resurrected.
There were thought to be eight of these cars remaining in 2008.[7]
The limousine was considered remarkable for its width being more than its overall height yet the floors were flat and a tunnel and wells avoided at the back. "The general low set helps stability" said The Times, "the models are well equipped, as they should be for the price".[2]
Open two-seater originally a saloon registered September 1939
Specificationedit
The specially designed chassis frame permits a low overall height and low floor line.[2] In addition to the details in the adjacent box:
wheels: Dunlop centre-lock wire 3.50" x 19"[3] with nave plates
suspension by semi-elliptic springs from the two rigid axles is controlled by hydraulic shock absorbers, their resistance is controlled by the driver[2]
braking on all four wheels is mechanically actuated[2] by rods with wedge operated shoes in 16 inch drums[3]
lubrication (of chassis items) is centralised and automatic[2]
Pricingedit
In a prior announcement 10 October 1936 Victor Riley revealed there would be two models available in addition to the bare chassis all with an automatic clutch, a preselective gearbox and a worm driven back axle. Prices would be:
chassis £685
five-seat saloon £975
limousine £995
The London distributors were Arthur Mulliner Limited of 54 Baker Street.[8]
^Autovia Cars —Manufacturers of and dealers in and hirers of automobiles, motor vans, and lorries, &c. Nominal capital, £60,000, in £1 shares. "Company Registrations". The Times. No. 47249. 17 December 1935. p. 21.
Referencesedit
^Sedgwick, M. (1989). A-Z of Cars of the 1930s. Devon, UK: Bay View Books. ISBN1-870979-38-9.
^Hardiman, Paul (February 2008). Duchene, Paul; Lombard, Stefan; Pickering, Jim (eds.). "H&H Auctions, Duxford, UK: The Imperial War Museum". Sports Car Market. Portland, OR USA: Automotive Investor Media Group. ISSN 1527-859X. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
^The Times, Saturday, 10 Oct 1936; pg. 6; Issue 47502
External linksedit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Autovia vehicles.
Chassis as supplied to coachbuilders package would include: spare wheel and tyre, battery, lighting equipment, instrument panel (not visible in drawing)
Sporting open two-seater
April 12, 2024
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This article is about a British car For the Spanish motorway see Autovia Autovia was a short lived brand of British car from Coventry existing from 1935 to 1938 with production starting in January 1937 2 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 44 cars were made 6 Autovialimousine by Arthur MullinerEYX 464 registered September 1938OverviewManufacturerAutovia Cars Limited note 1 Ordnance Works Midland Road Foleshill Coventry CV6 5DXProduction1937 1938 public sales starting 1936 1 2 44 madeDesignerCharles Van Eugen 1890 1980 Body and chassisClassLarge luxuryBody stylechassis4 light sports saloon6 light saloonlimousine 2 LayoutFront engine rear wheel driveRelated engine Riley 1 litre straight 4 andRiley 8 90 2 litre 90 V8 3 PowertrainEngine2 849 cubic centimetres 174 cu in 90 V 8Transmissionsingle dry plate clutch to a 4 speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on all speeds orautomatic clutch and 4 speed preselective gearboxdivided propellor shaft back section in a torque tubefinal drive by underhung worm is housed in a banjo type casing 2 DimensionsWheelbase129 in 3 300 mm 4 Length175 5 in 4 460 mm or 183 in 4 600 mm 4 Track 56 5 in 1 440 mm Width71 in 1 800 mm 4 ChronologyPredecessornoneSuccessornone OverviewProduction44LayoutConfiguration90 V 8Displacement2 849 cubic centimetres 174 cu in 2 Cylinder bore69 5 mm 2 74 in 2 Piston stroke95 25 mm 3 750 in 2 Valvetraininclined at 90 overhead valves worked by pushrods from three camshafts 2 5 CombustionFuel systemtwin Zenith downdraught carburettors with a balance pipe and hot spot fed from a 16 gallon tank at the back ignition by magneto with automatic advance mounted vertically towards the rear of the V 2 5 Cooling systema water pump is mounted either side of the timing case The radiator has a fan and thermostatically controlled shutters The sump is ribbed at the sides 2 5 OutputPower output99 bhp 4 700 rpm 3 Tax rating 23 8hp 2 ChronologyPredecessorRiley 8 90 2 litre 90 V8 3 SuccessornoneEYX 464 around 1963No higher resolution available Contents 1 Large luxury cars 2 Specification 3 Pricing 4 See also 5 Notes 6 References 7 External linksLarge luxury cars editThe company was created by Riley as a subsidiary to produce large luxury cars and a new factory was built A 2849 cc 90 V 8 triple camshaft engine was developed from a pair of 1 litre Riley engine blocks and coupled to a pre selector unit bought from Armstrong Siddeley One car was fitted with a ZF 4 speed manual box drive was to the rear wheels through a live axle with worm gear final drive Three body types were advertised a Sports saloon a Special Saloon with extra leg room at the expense of boot space and a limousine mostly built by Arthur Mulliner of Northampton who were London distributors The car was also available as a bare chassis The venture failed when Riley went bankrupt When they were taken over by the Nuffield Organization Autovia was not resurrected There were thought to be eight of these cars remaining in 2008 7 The limousine was considered remarkable for its width being more than its overall height yet the floors were flat and a tunnel and wells avoided at the back The general low set helps stability said The Times the models are well equipped as they should be for the price 2 nbsp Open two seater originally a saloonregistered September 1939Specification editThe specially designed chassis frame permits a low overall height and low floor line 2 In addition to the details in the adjacent box wheels Dunlop centre lock wire 3 50 x 19 3 with nave plates tyres 5 5 section on 19 inch wheels 2 3 suspension by semi elliptic springs from the two rigid axles is controlled by hydraulic shock absorbers their resistance is controlled by the driver 2 braking on all four wheels is mechanically actuated 2 by rods with wedge operated shoes in 16 inch drums 3 steering by worm and nut 2 lubrication of chassis items is centralised and automatic 2 Pricing editIn a prior announcement 10 October 1936 Victor Riley revealed there would be two models available in addition to the bare chassis all with an automatic clutch a preselective gearbox and a worm driven back axle Prices would be chassis 685 five seat saloon 975 limousine 995The London distributors were Arthur Mulliner Limited of 54 Baker Street 8 See also editList of car manufacturers of the United KingdomNotes edit Autovia Cars Manufacturers of and dealers in and hirers of automobiles motor vans and lorries amp c Nominal capital 60 000 in 1 shares Company Registrations The Times No 47249 17 December 1935 p 21 References edit Sedgwick M 1989 A Z of Cars of the 1930s Devon UK Bay View Books ISBN 1 870979 38 9 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r The Times Wednesday 22 September 1937 pg 6 Issue 47796 a b c d e f Rileyrob Autovia 1937 38 Retrieved 2 February 2014 a b c Culshaw Horrobin 1974 Complete Catalogue of British Cars London Macmillan ISBN 0 333 16689 2 a b c The Motor Show The Times No 47819 19 October 1937 p 10 Autovia Car Club Hardiman Paul February 2008 Duchene Paul Lombard Stefan Pickering Jim eds H amp H Auctions Duxford UK The Imperial War Museum Sports Car Market Portland OR USA Automotive Investor Media Group ISSN 1527 859X Retrieved 2 February 2014 The Times Saturday 10 Oct 1936 pg 6 Issue 47502External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Autovia vehicles Chassis as supplied to coachbuilderspackage would include spare wheel and tyre battery lighting equipment instrument panel not visible in drawing 1937 saloon by Arthur Mulliner 2007 sale description Sporting open two seater Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Autovia amp oldid 1051264149, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
