British and European Car Spotters Guide - 1937

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During 1937 the British motor industry produced 379,310 cars and 113,946 commercial vehicles. Totalling almost half a million units this was a new record. During the same period a record 99,185 vehicles of all types were exported, valued at about £12 million, including £8,325,088 for 78,113 private cars and chassis. Total vehicle 'population' in the United Kingdom, according to the September Census, was nearing the 2t million mark with 1,834,248 private cars, 87,474 'hackneys' and 487,750 commercials. Both production and exports, however, had reached a total which was not to be surpassed until after the second World War. Imports were also highest of the decade, with 18,560 cars and 4,667 commercial vehicles, representing a total value of almost £3 million. New car registrations in 1937 amounted to 318,461.
1937 AC 16/60 Fixed-head Coupe
UK

AC 16/60 Fixed-head Coupe

  Also see: AC Car Reviews | The History of AC (AUS Edition)
 
The AC 16/60 Fixed-head Coupe had 9 ft 7 in wheelbase and 5·50-18 tires. The chassis cost £325. A 16/70 Sports chassis was available, with 5·50-19 tires and 4·66 (vs. 4·5) to 1 final drive ratio. at £355. There was also a 16/80 Short Sports variant at £365, with 8 ft 10 in wheelbase.
1937 Adler 2.5 Liter Streamliner
NAZI Germany

Adler 2.5 Liter Streamliner

  Also see: The History of Adler (AUS Edition)
 
This image shows the revolutionary 2.5 liter with streamlier style body obviously developed in a wind tunnel. Power came from a straight six, and the car first saw the light of day in 1937, but the war soon put an end to Adler vehicle production - a halt from which the company would never recover.
1937 Allard Special
UK

Allard Special

  Also see: Allard Car Reviews | The History of Allard
 
This photo shows Ken Hutchinson's 1937 Allard Special, and a reason why independent front suspension was not ideal during the 1938 Wye Cup Trial. The car was originally fitted with a 4.4 liter V12 Lincoln engine, but this was converted to a V8.
1937 Alta Sports
UK

Alta Sports

   
 
Alta mainly produced racing cars (1100, 1½-liter, 2-liter and V8 models, priced from £850 up to (1750) but offered sports cars with any of the three four-cylinder engines used in the racing units. These were all equipped with an Alta-produced Roots type supercharger but the 1½ and 2-liter models were also available without this feature. Bodywork shown was one of various types which could be supplied.
1937 Alvis Speed Twenty Five
UK

Alvis Speed Twenty Five

  Also see: Alvis Car Reviews | The History of Alvis
 
The Alvis Speed Twenty Five, shown with Cross and Ellis Four-seater Sports bodywork, had a six-cylinder 3571-cc OHV engine, rated at 25·63 HP. This engine was the successor to the famous Alvis Speed Twenty. It had three SU carburetors and drove the 4·11 (or optional 4·33) rear axle through a synchromesh four-speed gearbox. The 10ft 4 in wheelbase chassis had independent front suspension. Model shown cost £700. There were also a Drop-head Coupe and a Four-light Saloon, both costing £850.
1937 Armstrong Siddeley 14 HP Saloon
UK

Armstrong Siddeley 14 HP Saloon

  Also see: The History of Armstrong-Siddeley
 
The Armstrong Siddeley 14 HP Saloon was the smallest car in the company's 1937 production programme, with 9 ft wheelbase and 1666cc (61 x 95,25 mm) six-cylinder engine. Largest was a 30 HP 12 ft wheelbase chassis with 5-liter engine.
1937 Austin Ten
UK

Austin Ten

  Also see: Austin Car Reviews | The History of Austin (AUS Edition)
 
The Austin Ten was available as Saloon, named Cambridge (shown) and Cabriolet, named Conway. The latter was similar to the saloon, except that the roof portion could be rolled back from windscreen to boot. They had a 21 -bhp 1125-cc side-valve engine and four-speed gearbox. With the exception of the 7 HP models, all Austin cars had pressed steel spoke wheels ('easy clean' type), Ten models had 5·25-16 types; the similar looking but larger Twelves and Fourteens had size 5, 75-16.
1937 Austin Ten Mobile Canteen
UK

Austin Ten Mobile Canteen

  Also see: Austin Car Reviews | The History of Austin (AUS Edition)
 
Austin Ten, converted to Mobile Canteen Unit in 1939/40 The Salvation Army operated many vehicles with this type of bodywork. This particular one was presented by The Lord Mayor of Liverpool's War Fund.
1937 Austin Fourteen Goodwood Saloon
UK

Austin Fourteen Goodwood Saloon

  Also see: Austin Car Reviews | The History of Austin (AUS Edition)
 
Austin Fourteen Goodwood Saloon, Series FR, was in production from August 1936 until 1939. It had a 1711cc six-cylinder side-valve engine, four-speed gearbox, 9 ft 3/4 inch wheelbase and 5·75-16 ELP (extra low pressure) tires. In September 1937 an aluminum cylinder head was introduced.
1937 Auto Union Speed Maker
Nazi Germany

Auto Union Speed Maker

  Also see: The History of Auto-Union (AUS Edition)
 
Bernd Rosemeyer used this car to set a record speed of 253.7mph on the Frankfurt-Darmstadt autobahn in late 1937.

1937 Bentley 4¼-Litre Allweather Convertible Saloon
UK

Bentley 4¼-liter Allweather Convertible Saloon

  Also see: Bentley Car Reviews | The History of Bentley
 
The Bentley 4¼-liter Allweather (convertible saloon) was offered directly by Bentley Motors, at £1645. Bodywork was 'by a well-known coachbuilder' (probably Vanden PIas) and had four doors. Engine was 4257-cc (89 x 114 mm) Six, rated at 29·4 HP, wheelbase 10ft 6 in. Chassis cost £1150, Similar chassis was available with 3669-cc (82·5 x 114 mm) 25·3 HP engine for £1100.
1937 Bentley 4¼-liter Phaeton
UK

Bentley 4¼-liter Phaeton

  Also see: Bentley Car Reviews | The History of Bentley
 
Bentley 4¼-liter Phaeton with coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly.
1937 British Salmson 12 HP Model S4C
UK

British Salmson 12 HP Model S4C

  Also see: The History of Salmson and British Salmson
 
British Salmson 12 HP Model S4C was basically still the same as introduced in 1934. Unlike its derivatives, the 14 and the 20/90, the 12 HP had a conventional beam type front axle.
1937 British Salmson 14 HP Model S40 Drophead Coupe and Saloon
UK

British Salmson 14 HP Model S40 Drophead Coupe and Saloon

  Also see: The History of Salmson and British Salmson
 
British Salmson 14 HP Model S40 Drophead Coupe and Saloon, priced at £375 and £395 respectively, had independent front suspension. Engine was 1730-cc (75 x 98 mm) Four, wheelbase 9 ft 4 in. Later the cylinder bore was reduced to 72 mm (1596 cc).
1937 British Salmson 20/90
UK

British Salmson 20/90

  Also see: The History of Salmson and British Salmson
 
The British Salmson 20/90 had 2590-cc (75 x 98 mm) Six engine, rated at 20·8 HP, and independent front suspension. Wheelbase was 9 ft 4 in. Prices. Two-seater Sports £645, Sports Saloon (left) and Coupe £695.
1937 Daimler Light Straight Eight
UK

Daimler Light Straight Eight

  Also see: Daimler Car Reviews | The History of Daimler (AUS Edition)
 
Daimler Light Straight Eight chassis with James Young Sports Saloon coachwork.
1937 DKW Luxus Cabriolet
Nazi Germany

DKW Luxus Cabriolet

   
   
1937 DKW Reichsklasse
Nazi Germany

DKW Reichsklasse

   
   
1937 Ford Eight Model 7Y
UK

Ford Eight Model 7Y

  Also see: Ford UK Car Reviews | The History of Ford
 
The Ford Eight, Model 7Y, replaced the earlier Model Y Popular during 1937. It was mechanically similar, having a 7 ft 6 in wheelbase chassis with transverse springing and 933-cc (56,6 x 92'5 mm) side-valve Four engine, rated at 7.96 HP. Gearbox was three-speed, tire size 4.50-17. The new Eight had modernized body styling and pressed steel wheels. There was also a 5-cwt Van variant.
1937 Ford Ten Model 7W
UK

Ford Ten Model 7W

  Also see: Ford UK Car Reviews | The History of Ford
 
The Ford Ten, Model 7W, superseded the Model C De Luxe in May, 1937. It was distinguishable from the Model 7Y Eight by its radiator grille which had three vertical divisions. The engine was a 10 HP 1172-cc (63.5 x 92.5 mm) side-valve Four, similar to that of the preceding Model C. Wheelbase was 7 ft 10in.
1937 Ford Model 62 V8
UK

Ford Model 62 V8

  Also see: Ford UK Car Reviews | The History of Ford
 
Ford Model 62 had 22 HP 2·2-liter V8 engine and was first introduced in 1936. Wheelbase was 9 ft 0¼ in. The example left has wartime blackout markings (white-painted bumpers. etc.) and lighting.
1937 Ford Model 62 V8
UK

Ford Model 62 V8

  Also see: Ford UK Car Reviews | The History of Ford
 
Ford Model 62, three-quarter rear view. The Saloon was the only body style offered and cost £210. The chassis was, however, available for special bodywork and was priced at £160. An almost identical car was produced by Matford (Mathis/Ford) in France.
1937 Ford 30 HP Model 78 V8
UK

Ford 30 HP Model 78 V8

  Also see: Ford UK Car Reviews | The History of Ford
 
The Ford 30 HP, Model 78, was available with a variety of body styles. Most were imported from Canada. It is believed that only the Sedan (saloon) was assembled at the Oagenham Ford plant. Shown is a three-window Coupe.
1937 Frazer-Nash Shelsley
UK

Frazer-Nash Shelsley

  Also see: The History of Frazer-Nash
 
The Frazer-Nash Shelsley model was a supercharged two-seater. suitable for both road work and production sports car events (Brooklands, Shelsley Walsh and other hill climbs, speed trials, road races and similar events). The 1496-cc four-cylinder engine was the same as used in the TT Replica and Ulster 100 models, except for the twin-supercharging equipment. It had a tubular front axle with inverted semi-elliptic leaf springs, acting as cantilevers, and adjustable rigid radius rods below the axle. In touring trim (£850) the car had a maximum road speed of 105 mph.
1937 Frazer-Nash Falcon Sports Roadster
UK

Frazer-Nash Falcon Sports Roadster

  Also see: The History of Frazer-Nash
 
The Frazer-Nash Falcon Sports Roadster cost £425 and was particuularly suitable for club competitions and trials. It had a 1911-cc (65 x 96 mm) OHV six-cylinder engine with three Solex carburetors, but was also available with the alternative OHV 1496-cc Four with twin SUs, at £450.
1937 Hillman Minx Magnificent
UK

Hillman Minx Magnificent

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Hillman Minx Magnificent was much like the 1936 model but incorporated various detail improvements. Externally it was recognisable by the five horizontal chrome-plated strips on the radiator grille. Body styles included Saloon (£163), De Luxe, as shown, £175), Drophead Coupe (£215), Tourer (£175, De Luxe £190) The Saloon could also be bought after a down-payment of £40 15s, followed by 24 monthly payments of £5 15 8d.
1937 Hillman Sixteen Wingham Cabriolet
UK

Hillman Sixteen Wingham Cabriolet

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Hillman Sixteen Wingham Cabriolet sold at £395 and constituted an open tourer and a saloon in one body, being rapidly opened or shut. In their styling the six-cylinder Hillmans looked like scaled-up Minxes or, more accurately, Humber Eighteens with Hillman trimmings. Like the Humber they had Evenkeel independent front suspension.
1937 Hillman Hawk
UK

Hillman Hawk

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Hillman Hawk was similar to the Sixteen but had 20·92 HP 3181-cc vs. 16·95 HP 2576-cc engine. Both were side-valve Sixes. This four-door Saloon was priced at £295 (same as Sixteen Saloon)
1937 Humber Snipe
UK

Humber Twelve, Eighteen, Snipe and Pullman

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Humber 1937 range comprised Twelve, Eighteen, Snipe and Pullman models. The former two were in their last year. Pictured left is a Foursome Drophead Coupe which was available on the Eighteen and Snipe chassis. These models differed mainly in engine size. The former had a 2731-cc unit with 69·5-mm bore and 120-mm stroke. the latter had the same stroke but 85-mm bore. resulting in a cubic capacity of 4085·7 cc.
1937 Humber Pullman
UK

Humber Pullman

  Also see: Humber Car Reviews | The History of Humber
 
The Humber Pullman had the same engine as the Snipe but 11 ft instead of 10ft 4 in wheelbase and 7·50-16 instead of 7·00-16 tires. Limousine shown had standard bodywork.
1937 Humber Pullman
UK

Humber Pullman

  Also see: Humber Car Reviews | The History of Humber
 
The Humber Pullman chassis cost £425 and was used for special bodywork (left), in this case a stately Limousine by Thrupp & Maberly.
1937 Jensen 3.5-Litre
UK

Jensen 3½-liter

  Also see: Jensen Car Reviews | The History of Jensen
 
The Jensen 3½-liter was a luxurious Anglo-American high-performance car. It had a 30 HP Ford V8 engine of 3621-cc cubic capacity with three-speed remote-control gearbox and Columbia two-speed rear axle (4·11 and 2·9 to 1). Road speed with 'pre-selective overdrive top' (2·9 to 1) was 60 mph at 2000 rpm. Saloon shown cost £695. Sports Tourer (£645) and Drophead Coupe (£765) were also available.
1937 Jowett 7G
UK

Jowett 7G

  Also see: Jowett Car Reviews | The History of Jowett
 
The Jowett 7G was powered by the rugged little 946cc flat-twin, rated at 7.35 HP. Car was larger and roomier than other 'Eights'. A Four (7J) was available, too. Both had 8 ft 6 in wheelbase.
Kubelwagen Type 62
Nazi Germany

Kubelwagen Type 62

  Also see: Volkswagen Car Reviews | The History of Volkswagen
 
When Porsche was given the contract to design and build the Volkswagen one other stipulation was made; it must be capable of carrying 3 men, a machine-gun and ammunition. In 1937 one of the prototype cars was adapted to meet this specification and this car became the Type 62, a doorless Kubelwagen. After more modification which included doors and squarer bodywork the Kubelwagen saw military action but had to be further modified to slow the vehicle down to a speed less than 5 mph. This was achieved by Ferdinand Porsche's son, Ferry, who came up with a brilliant technical design of fitting reduction gears to each rear hub. This also had a beneficial side effect of raising the ground clearance and making it ideal for off-road use. The Kubelwagen was further developed and coded Type 82 and total production of the Kubelwagen reached 50,435.
1937 Lanchester Eleven Sportsman's Coupe
UK

Lanchester Eleven Sportsman's Coupe

  Also see: The History of Lanchester
 
The Lanchester Eleven Sportsman's Coupe was a one-off model. The 10.8 HP four-cylinder engine had overhead valves, 1444cc (66 x 105 mm) cubic capacity. Transmission was of the Daimler Fluid Flywheel type with four forward speeds. The chassis was priced at £215 and factory-supplied bodies included Saloons and Coupes from £298 up to £325.
1937 Lanchester Eighteen Six-Light Saloon
UK

Lanchester Eighteen Six-Light Saloon

  Also see: The History of Lanchester
 
The Lanchester Eighteen with Six-Light Saloon coachwork. This model had a 2565cc (72 x 1 05 mm) six-cylinder engine, four-speed Fluid Flywheel transmission and 9 ft 6 in wheelbase. The chassis price was £435.
1937 MG Model TA Midget
UK

MG T -Series Model TA Midget Two-seater

  Also see: MG Car Reviews | The MG Story
 
The MG T -Series Model TA Midget Two-seater. The TA was in production during 1936-39 and was developed from the preceding Model PB. Price in October 1937 was £222.
1937 MG VA-Series 1½- Litre Tourer
UK

MG VA-Series 1½- liter Saloon, Tourer and Convertible

  Also see: MG Car Reviews | The MG Story
 
MG VA-Series 1½- liter range comprised Saloon, Tourer (shown) and Convertible models. They were in production during 1937-39 and were similar to the 1936-39 SA-Series but with 9 ft wheelbase and 1548cc 55-bhp four-cylinder engine. The chassis cost £215, the Tourer £280.
1937 MG SA-Series 2-Litre Saloon
UK

MG SA-Series 2-liter Saloon

  Also see: MG Car Reviews | The MG Story
 
MG SA-Series 2-liter Saloon had six-cylinder engine of 2288-cc capacity and was priced at £389 The 10ft 3 in wheelbase chassis cost £260 .
1937 Morgan Model 4/4
UK

Morgan Model 4/4

  Also see: Morgan Car Reviews | The History of Morgan
 
Morgan introduced their first four-wheeler in 1936 but the three-wheelers for which the Company had become famous were continued. The 1937 Model 4/4 (four cylinders, four speeds, four wheels) was an improved version of the 1936 model. It had a 34-bhp 1122-cc (63 x 90 mm) Coventry Climax engine with overhead inlet, side exhaust valves. Wheelbase was 7 ft 8 in, tire size 5-50-16.
1937 Morris Eight Series II Saloon
UK

Morris Eight Series II Saloon

  Also see: Morris Car Reviews | The History of Morris (AUS Edition)
 
The Morris Eight Series II Saloon featured 'easy-clean' wheels and a painted radiator shell, otherwise was much like the preceding Series I.
1937 Morris Eight Series II Saloon
UK

Morris Eight Series II Saloon

  Also see: Morris Car Reviews | The History of Morris (AUS Edition)
 
Morris continued their Series II models (and Eight Series I) with only minor changes until about mid-year when a new range of bigger Morrises, designated Series Ill, appeared. They differed from the Series 11 (shown) in having OHV engines, 'easy-clean' wheels, etc. (see British and European Car Spotters Guide - 1938).
1937 Riley Sprite Open Two-seater
UK

Riley Sprite Open Two-seater

  Also see: Riley Car Reviews | The History of Riley
 
The Riley Sprite Open Two-seater had twin-carburetor 1½-liter (1496cc, 69 x 100 mm) 12 HP OHV four-cylinder engine and pre-selector gearbox. It was in production during 1936-1938.
1937 Riley 15 HP
UK

Riley 15 HP

  Also see: Riley Car Reviews | The History of Riley
 
The Riley 15 HP model had a 1726-cc six-cylinder engine and in saloon form cost £380. The company also produced a few models with 18 HP V8 engines. These engines were made up of two 9 HP blocks and had a cubic capacity of 2178cc (60·3 x 95·2 mm).
1937 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III Sedanca Coupe
UK

Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III Sedanca Coupe

  Also see: Rolls-Royce Car Reviews | The History of Rolls-Royce
 
The Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III Sedanca Coupe. This superb motor car had a 7340cc (82·5 x 114 mm) 12-cylinder engine, rated at 50·7 HP. The chassis alone cost £1900. Wheelbase was 11 ft 10in, tire size 7·00-18. Two other Rolls Royce chassis which were available were the 20/25 HP (3669-cc Six, £1050) and the 25/30 HP (4257-cc Six, £1100), both with 11 ft wheelbase and 6·00-19 tires.
1937 RolIs-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III Limousine
UK

RolIs-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III Limousine

  Also see: Rolls-Royce Car Reviews | The History of Rolls-Royce
 
RolIs-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III Limousine. Coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly.
1937 Rover Twelve
UK

Rover Ten, Twelve, Fourteen, Sixteen and Speed

  Also see: Rover Car Reviews | The History of Rover (AUS Edition)
 
The Rover 1937 range had various styling changes. There were Ten, Twelve, Fourteen, Sixteen and Speed models. Pictured left is the Twelve Sports Saloon. It had a four-cylinder engine of 1496cc capacity (69 x 100 mm), rated at 11.9 HP Gearbox was four-speed, wheelbase 9 ft 4 in, tires 5.00-18.
1937 Singer Nine
UK

Singer Nine

  Also see: Singer Car Reviews | The History of Singer
 
The Singer Nine had 972cc (60 x 86 mm) four-cylinder engine and 7 ft 7 in wheelbase, During 1937 the pressed steel wheels (shown) replaced the earlier wire spoke type.
1937 Singer Nine Four-seater Sports Model
UK

Singer Nine Four-seater Sports Model

  Also see: Singer Car Reviews | The History of Singer
 
The Singer Nine Four-seater Sports Model cost £195 and had 972-cc engine, rated at 8·93 HP. Wheelbase was 7 ft 7 in.
1937 Singer 1½ Litre Sports
UK

Singer 1½ liter Sports

  Also see: Singer Car Reviews | The History of Singer
 
The Singer 1½ liter four-cylinder 2/4-seater sports car, one of the only six (two teams of three) built.
1937 Singer Twelve Saloon
UK

Singer Twelve Saloon

  Also see: Singer Car Reviews | The History of Singer
 
The Singer Twelve Saloon had 1½-liter four-cylinder OHV engine, four-speed gearbox, 8 ft 7 in wheelbase and 5.25-16 tires on pressed steel wheels. It cost £225.
1937 SS Jaguar 100
UK

SS Jaguar 100

  Also see: Jaguar Car Reviews | The History of Swallow Sidecars
 
The SS Jaguar 100 sold at £395 and had basically the same 19·8 HP engine (2663·7cc, 73x 106 mm) as the firm's 2½-liter Saloon. Wheelbase was 8 ft 6 in, tire size 5·25-18. Plaques on the wall indicate the registered offices of Swallow Coachbuilding Company Ltd and SS Cars Ltd.
1937 SS Jaguar 2½-litre
UK

SS Jaguar 2½-liter

  Also see: Jaguar Car Reviews | The History of Swallow Sidecars
 
The SS Jaguar 2½-liter was a very elegant sports saloon. It was first introduced in 1936 and was the first SS for which the name Jaguar was used Its 2663.7cc engine was made by Standard. A 1½-liter variant was also available.
1937 Standard Flying V8 Saloon
UK

Standard Flying V8 Saloon

  Also see: Standard Car Reviews | The History of Standard
 
The Standard Flying V8 Saloon was unveiled at 1936 Olympia Motor Show with a price tag of £349. It was in limited production for only two years. Shown is a 1935-registered car. The 20 HP 2686cc (63.5 x 106 mm) side-valve power unit did not look unlike a Ford V8 but was in fact based on two 10 HP cylinder blocks. It was claimed it could attain 82 mph. A Drophead Coupe variant was offered at £359. Wheelbase was 8 ft 6 in.
1937 Talbot Ten Sports Tourer
UK

Talbot Ten Sports Tourer

  Also see: The History of Talbot
 
The Talbot Ten Sports Tourer (shown) and Sports Saloon both sold for £248. The third model in the range, a Drophead Foursome Coupe was priced at £278. They had a 9.8 HP 1185-cc side-valve engine with four-speed gearbox and different final drive ratios for open and closed cars. Wheelbase was 7 ft 9 in, tire size 5.25 -16.
1937 Talbot Ten Sports Tourer Police Patrol Cars
UK

Talbot Ten Sports Tourer

  Also see: The History of Talbot
 
Talbot Ten Sports Tourers serving as police patrol cars in Norfolk. Note wheel discs.
1937 Talbot 75 Six-light Saloon
UK

Talbot 75 Six-light Saloon

  Also see: The History of Talbot
 
The Talbot 75 Six-light Saloon cost £485 in 1936, £425 in 1937. It had a 17.9 HP six-cylinder engine. Most expensive Talbot was 24 HP Limousine, at £795 (1936: £895).
1937 Tatra 87
Czech Republic

Tatra 87

  Also see: Tatra Car Reviews | The History of Tatra
 
The 87 was significant - though the engine size was reduced to 2960cc it put out 75 hp and gave the car a 100 mph top speed because of weight reduction in the design. In the same year that the 87 was introduced (1937), a four-cylinder version was offered - the Type 97, with a flat-four unit of 1760 cc. After the 1938 invasion of Czechoslovakia by Nazi Germany, Tatras continued in production, largely because Germans liked the cars. Many German officers met their deaths driving heavy, rear-engined Tatras faster around corners than they could handle. At the time, as an anecdote, Tatra became known as the 'Czech Secret Weapon' for the scores of officers who died behind the wheel; at one point official orders were issued forbidding German officers from driving Tatras. But with Koprivnice under German occupation, model policy was restricted and the 97 was discontinued. The Type 87 continued in production until 1941. The firm was also developing trucks at this time, the three-ton T27 and T27B being manufactured from 1936. A six-and-a-half-ton T81 with three driven axles and a 120/150 hp eight-cylinder water-cooled engine was produced in 1939. Eight and ten-ton trucks based on this followed in 1942, the latter having a 12-cylinder air-cooled diesel unit. Subsequently nearly 15,000 of these vehicles were exported to a total of 59 countries.
1937 Triumph Dolomite
UK

Triumph Gloria, Vitesse, Dolomite and Continental

  Also see: Triumph Car Reviews | The History of Triumph
 
Triumph offerings for 1937 included Gloria, Vitesse, Dolomite and Continental models, priced from £268 upwards. The Gloria had a 1232cc Coventry Climax Four engine, the Continental a 1991-cc Triumph OHV Six. The intermediate models could be had with either a 1767-cc Four or the 1991-cc Six Triumph engine.
1937 Vauxhall 25 HP G-Series Short Wheelbase
UK

Vauxhall 25 HP G-Series Short Wheelbase

  Also see: Vauxhall Car Reviews
 
The Vauxhall 25 HP G-Series was continued in short and long-wheelbase variants. Other 1937 Vauxhalls were the D-Series 12 and 14 HP. During 1937 the company introduced a new 10 HP. the H-Series. which featured integral body-cum-chassis construction (see 1938).
1937 Vauxhall 25
UK

Vauxhall 25 HP G-Series Long Wheelbase

  Also see: Vauxhall Car Reviews
 
The Vauxhall 25 HP G-Series was continued in short and long-wheelbase variants. Other 1937 Vauxhalls were the D-Series 12 and 14 HP. During 1937 the company introduced a new 10 HP. the H-Series. which featured integral body-cum-chassis construction (see 1938).
1937 Wolseley 12/48 Series II
UK

Wolseley 12/48 Series II

  Also see: Wolseley Car Reviews | The History of Wolseley (AUS Edition)
 
The Wolseley 12/48 Series II sold at £225 in Saloon form and had a 12 HP 1547cc (69·5 x 102 mm) four-cylinder OHV engine, four-speed gearbox, 8 ft 4 in wheelbase and 5·75-16 tires on pressed-steel wheels. The chassis was available at £160 and a Coupe at £257 10s. Other Wolseleys in the 1937 programme were the 10/40, 14/56, Sixteen, 21 and 25 HP.
Talbot Ten Police Specials
1937 Talbot Ten Police Specials.
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