British and European Car Spotters Guide - 1938

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Although the number of vehicles on the roads of the United Kingdom was now over 2 million (1,984,430 cars, 89,410 'hackneys', 504,028 commercials), both production and exports showed a downward trend. 1938 production of cars in the UK dropped to 341,028, that of trucks and buses to 103,849. Exports of cars dropped from 78,113 to 68,257 units. In order to make British cars more attractive in export markets, several manufacturers had for some time been producing engines with a large cylinder bore (which, within the United Kingdom, resulted in higher road tax, the taxation system being based mainly on the cylinder bore). Conversely, several American cars had been or were available with special 'tax-cheating' small-bore engines. New vehicle registrations during 1938 totalled 427, 578 and included 280,217 cars and 8,843 'hackneys'.
1938 AC Acedes 16/60,16/70 and 16/80
UK

AC Acedes 16/60,16/70 and 16/80

  Also see: AC Car Reviews | The History of AC (AUS Edition)
 
AC (Acedes) Cars Ltd offered 16/60,16/70 and 16/80 chassis and a variety of body styles. Pictured left is the Two-Seater Sports Competition model on the 16/80 chassis. It was capable of a cruising speed of 90 mph, 'under favourable conditions'. A 16/70 Four-Seater version was available also. Both were priced at £500.
1938 AC 16/60 Five-Passenger Wide Track Greyhound Saloon
UK

AC 16/60 Five-Passenger Wide Track Greyhound Saloon

  Also see: AC Car Reviews | The History of AC (AUS Edition)
 
The AC 16/60 Five-Passenger Wide Track Greyhound Saloon was company's topline model, costing £585. It had 9 ft 11 in wheelbase and 4 ft 5 in track, compared with 9 ft 7 in and 4 ft 2 in on other models (except Two-Seater Competition Sports which had 8 ft 10in wheelbase).
1938 Alvis Silver Crest
UK

Alvis Silver Crest

  Also see: Alvis Car Reviews | The History of Alvis
 
The Alvis Silver Crest was a six-cylinder engine chassis and George Lanchester had a great deal of say in the design of it. The Alvis 12/70 shared the same basic engineering but had only four cylinders. The Silver Crest Drophead Coupe pictured left had bodywork by Tickford.
1938 Armstrong Siddeley 17 HP Saloon
UK

Armstrong Siddeley 17 HP Saloon

  Also see: The History of Armstrong-Siddeley
 
The Armstrong Siddeley 17 HP chassis had 2394-cc (66·67 x 114 mm) six-cylinder engine and four-speed gearbox. Shown left is a Armstrong Siddeley with Landaulette coachwork by Salmons & Sons of Newport Pagnell, Bucks.
1938 Austin Seven
UK

Austin Seven

  Also see: Austin Car Reviews | The History of Austin (AUS Edition)
 
The Austin Seven was in its last full year. There were Saloon (Model ARR, shown), Cabriolet (AC), Tourer (AAL) and Two-seater (APE) body styles. From July they had full Girling brakes and concealed bonnet hinges. In 1939 the Seven and the 7·99 HP Big Seven were superseded by a new Eight.
1938 Austin Fourteen Goodwood Cabriolet
UK

Austin Fourteen Goodwood Cabriolet

  Also see: Austin Car Reviews | The History of Austin (AUS Edition)
 
The Austin Fourteen Goodwood Cabriolet was similar to Fourteen Goodwood Saloon except for the roll-back roof as shown. Wheelbase was 9 ft 4 in. Engine was a 1711-cc (65·5 x 84·63 mm) side valve Six, developing 52 bhp and rated at 15·96 HP. Ten Cambridge Saloon and Conway Cabriolet looked similar but were somewhat smaller and had four-cylinder 32-bhp power unit.
1938 Austin Eighteen Iver
UK

Austin Eighteen Iver

  Also see: Austin Car Reviews | The History of Austin (AUS Edition)
 
The Austin Eighteen Iver was a seven-seater Limousine on 10ft 3 in wheelbase chassis, powered by a 65-bhp 17·9 HP side-valve six engine of 2510cc capacity (69·35 x 111 mm). Without sliding glass partition it was known as the Windsor Saloon, with 9 ft 4¼ in wheelbase (five-seater) as the Norfolk.
1938 Auto Union D-Type
Nazi Germany

Auto Union D-Type

  Also see: The History of Auto-Union (AUS Edition)
 
1938 Auto Union D-Type.
1938 British Salmson 12HP
UK

British Salmson

  Also see: The History of Salmson and British Salmson
 
The British Salmson range comprised S4C 12 HP, S40 14 HP and 20/90 models, all shown in this period advertisement. The former two had four-cylinder engines, rated at 11·9 and 12·8 HP respectively. The 20/90 was a Six and was the only model continued for 1939.
1938 British Salmson 20/90 14HP Six-Cylinder Two-Seater Sports
UK

British Salmson 20/90 14HP Six-Cylinder Two-Seater Sports

  Also see: The History of Salmson and British Salmson
 
British Salmson 20/90 Six-Cylinder Two-Seater Sports. This attractive model sold at £645. The 20/90 was mechanically similar to the 14 HP with the main exception of the engine. Both had 9 ft 4* in wheelbase.
1938 BSA Scout Series 4 Two-Seater De Luxe
UK

BSA Scout Series 4 Two-Seater De Luxe

   
 
The BSA Scout Series 4 Two-Seater De Luxe cost £156 10s and had an aluminum-panelled body with frame of selected ash. It had a three-speed gearbox with dash-mounted remote control, and front-wheel drive. Engine was 1203-cc (63·5 x 95 mm) side-valve Four. A four-seater version was also available, both in standard and de luxe form. All Scouts had independent front suspension with quarter-elliptic leaf springs.
1938 BSA Scout Series 4 Coupe De Luxe
UK

BSA Scout Series 4 Coupe De Luxe

   
 
The BSA Scout Coupe De Luxe sold at £179 but could be ordered with twin carburetors for £5 5s extra. It was a two-seater with large luggage space behind the bench-type seat and had a sliding roof as standard equipment.
1938 Daimler DB 18 Roadster
UK

Daimler DB 18 Roadster

  Also see: Daimler Car Reviews | The History of Daimler (AUS Edition)
 
The Daimler DB 18 Roadster with Charlesworth bodywork with Mr R S (Bob) Crouch (later Daimler bus sales manager) who rallied it during 1938/39. In 1938 Daimler offered three Sixes (16·2. 19·3 and 23·8 HP) and two in-line Eights (25·7 and 31·7 HP).
1938 Daimler Light Straight Eight Chassis
UK

Daimler Light Straight Eight Chassis

  Also see: Daimler Car Reviews | The History of Daimler (AUS Edition)
 
The Daimler Light Straight Eight chassis had 10ft 3 in wheelbase and was used by several well-known coach builders, including Arthur Mulliner, Vanden Plas, James Young, Freestone & Webb, Salmons & Sons. etc. The engine was an OHV straight-eight of 3421-cc capacity (72x 105 mm), rated at 25·7 HP. Like all contemporary Daimlers it had Fluid Flywheel transmission incorporating four-speed pre-selective epicyclic gearbox. Rear axle was underslung three-quarter floating worm driven type.
1938 Daimler Light Straight Eight Pillarless Saloon
UK

Daimler Light Straight Eight Pillarless Saloon

  Also see: Daimler Car Reviews | The History of Daimler (AUS Edition)
 
Daimler Light Straight Eight with Pillarless Saloon coachwork by Vanden PIas (England) Ltd.
1938 DKW Sonderklasse 32PS
Nazi Germany

DKW Sonderklasse 32PS

  Also see: The History of DKW - Deutsche Kraftfarzeug Werke (AUS Edition)
 
1938 DKW Sonderklasse 32PS, which featured a 1050cc four cylinder engine driving the front wheels.
1938 Ford Ten Model 7W
UK

Ford Ten Model 7W

  Also see: Ford UK Car Reviews | The History of Ford
 
The Ford Ten, Model 7W, was available as Saloon and Four-seater Tourer (left). It had the familiar 1172cc side-valve Four engine.
1938 Ford 22 HP V8 Model 62
UK

Ford 22 HP V8 Model 62

  Also see: Ford UK Car Reviews | The History of Ford
 
Ford 22 HP V8 Model 62 was basically similar to 1936/37 model but had larger boot and detail modifications. Bumper overriders were no longer fitted and the small circular grilles below the headlights incorporated V8 emblems. Prices were up by £30 and the Saloon now cost £240.
1938 Ford 30 HP V8 Model 81A
USA

Ford 30 HP V8 Model 81A

  Also see: Ford UK Car Reviews | The History of Ford
 
Ford 30 HP V8 Model 81A, delivered to the British Army. Basically the North American Ford V8 Station Wagon, this particular RHD model was fitted with 9·00-13 (vs. 6·00-16) tires and the wing cut-outs were enlarged to provide extra clearance. Other British fittings were the semaphore type direction indicators and the wing-mounted sidelights.
1938 Frazer-Nash Colmore
UK

Frazer-Nash Colmore

  Also see: The History of Frazer-Nash
 
The Frazer-Nash Colmore had a three/four-seater touring body. It cost £550 and is shown left with full weather protection installed. The wheelbase was 9 ft., the standard engine a 1657cc (60 x 97·9 mm) twin-OHC Blackburne Six with two SU carburetors. Four-cylinder power units were also available. Like all Frazer-Nashes it had an unorthodox transsmission system with dog-clutch gear-change and separate chains for each of the four forward ratios to the differential-less rear axle.
1938 Hillman Little Jim
UK

Hillman Little Jim

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Hillman 'Little Jim' was the earliest ancestor of the Imp 7. Only two prototypes were produced in about 1938 but for some reason or other the project was cancelled and the cars were subsequently dismantled. Pictured left is the unitary construction bodyshell of what would seem to have been an attractive looking little car.
1938 Hillman Minx
UK

Hillman Minx

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Hillman Minx 1938 models had a restyled radiator grille and full-width bumpers. Pictured left is the Drophead Coupe, the top of which could be adjusted to three individual positions, open, de Ville (shown) and closed. It was priced at £215.
1938 Hillman Minx Cabriolet at Olympia Show
UK

Hillman Minx Cabriolet

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
1938 Hillman Minx Cabriolet at Olympia Show.
1938 Hillman Minx - Monte Carlo Rally Special
UK

Hillman Minx - Monte Carlo Rally Special

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Hillman Minx Saloon in the 1938 Monte Carlo Rally. It was driven by the well-known Dutch driver Maus Gatsonides who covered the route without loss of marks. The car is seen here at the Bulgaria-Yugoslavia frontier, together with another Dutch entry (1937 Ford V8 Coupe).
1938 Hillman Fourteen Saloon
UK

Hillman Fourteen Saloon

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Hillman Fourteen Saloon had a 13·9 HP four-cylinder engine, all-synchromesh gearbox, Evenkeel independent front suspension and other refinements. tires were 5·75-16 on pressed steel wheels. Radiator grille was similar to that of the Minx. Prices £248 to £268.
1938 Hillman Seven-Seater
UK

Hillman Seven-Seater

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Hillman Seven-Seater was company's last Six. Saloon cost £375, Limousine version £395, Wheelbase was 10ft 6 in, engine 3181cc (75 x 120 mm) side-valve six-cylinder, same as Humber Snipe.
1938 Humber Sixteen Saloon
UK

Humber Sixteen Saloon

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Humber Sixteen Saloon was the lowest-priced six-cylinder Humber so far, at £330. Except for engine, radiator grille and minor details it resembled the Hillman Fourteen. The radiator grille was similar to that of the Snipe. Engine was a 2576.5cc (67·5 x 120 mm) side-valve unit, rated at 16·95 HP. Wheelbase was 9 ft 6 in, tire size 6·00-16.
1938 Humber Snipe
UK

Humber Snipe

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
Humber Snipe chassis was now offered in two versions, viz. the 20·9 HP shown here and the larger Snipe Imperial. The 20·9 HP resembled the Humber Sixteen but had 75-mm cylinder bore, resulting in 3181-cc cubic capacity. Wheelbase was 9 ft 6 in and the Saloon shown cost £345.
1938 Humber Snipe Imperial Six-light Saloon
UK

Humber Snipe Imperial Six-light Saloon

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Humber Snipe Imperial Six-light Saloon with sliding roof cost £495. The 4085·7-cc engine (85 x 120 mm) was rated at 26·88 HP and was the same as used in the Pullman chassis. Tyre size was 7·00-16, wheelbase 10ft 4 in.
1938 Humber Snipe Imperial Sports Saloon
UK

Humber Snipe Imperial Sports Saloon

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
Humber Snipe Imperial with attractive Sports Saloon bodywork, priced at £565 It is shown at the foot of Bwlch-y-Groes, a well-known mountain pass in North Wales.
1938 Humber Snipe Imperial Drophead Coupe
UK

Humber Snipe Imperial Drophead Coupe

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
Humber Snipe Imperial Drophead Coupe with three-position convertible top. This model sold at £555.
1938 Humber Pullman
UK

Humber Pullman

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Humber Pullman chassis had 11 ft wheelbase and 7.50-16 tires but otherwise its technical specification was much like that of the Snipe Imperial Shown are two typical examples of Thrupp & Maberly coachwork on this chassis.
1938 Lagonda Six and V8
UK

Lagonda Six and V8

  Also see: The History of Lagonda
 
Lagonda offered six and V-12-cylinder chassis. Pictured left is a Drophead Coupe on the former, which carried the model designation LG6 The chassis prices were £875 and £895 for 10ft 7½ in. and 11 ft 3½ in. wheelbase size respectively. Engine was a 4453-cc (88·5 x 120·64 mm) OHV unit, rated at 29·13 HP. Complete cars cost from £1150 up to £1540. V-12 chassis (4480 cc) were priced from £1200 up to £1250. depending on wheelbase, complete cars from £1485 to £1875.
1938
UK

MG VA-Series 1½-liter

  Also see: MG Car Reviews | The MG Story
 
The MG VA-Series 1½-liter had four-cylinder 1548-cc (69.5x 102 mm) OHV engine with twin SU carburetors, developing 55 bhp at 4400 rpm. Saloon, Tourer and Drophead Coupe body styles were offered and some 2400 were produced during 1937-39.
1938
UK

MG SA-Series 2-liter

  Also see: MG Car Reviews | The MG Story
 
The MG SA-Series 2-liter models (1936-39) were similar in appearance but had longer wheelbase and six-cylinder engines.
1938 Morgan Model 4/4 Drophead Coupe
UK

Morgan Model 4/4 Drophead Coupe

  Also see: Morgan Car Reviews | The History of Morgan
 
The Morgan 4/4 had 9·8 HP Coventry Climax four-cylinder engine, four-speed gearbox and spiral bevel final drive. Shown is the Drophead Coupe body style which was in production for many years.
1938 Morris Range
UK

Morris 1938 Range

  Also see: Morris Car Reviews | The History of Morris (AUS Edition)
 
Morris display of 1938 models. On the right is a Series II Eight Saloon. Next to it are three Series III Ten-Fours and, at the end, a Fourteen-Six. For 1938 all Morrises had painted radiator shells.
1938 Morris Eight Tourer
UK

Morris Eight Tourer

  Also see: Morris Car Reviews | The History of Morris (AUS Edition)
 
1938 Morris 8 Tourer, which had a top speed of 60 mph - which was considerable for the time.
1938 Morris Eight Series II Four-Door
UK

Morris Eight Series II Four-Door

  Also see: Morris Car Reviews | The History of Morris (AUS Edition)
 
1938 Morris 8 Series II four-door sedan.
1938 Morris Fourteen Six, Series Ill
UK

Morris Fourteen Six, Series Ill

  Also see: Morris Car Reviews | The History of Morris (AUS Edition)
 
The Morris Fourteen Six, Series Ill, had the same bodywork as Series II of 1936/37 but a new overhead-valve engine and several detail improvements and modifications. The engine was a six-cylinder 1818-cc (61·5 x 102 mm) unit, rated at 14·07 HP. Wheelbase was 8 ft 10in., tire size 6.00-16.
1938 Morris Fourteen Six Series Ill Export Model
UK

Morris Fourteen Six Series Ill Export Model

  Also see: Morris Car Reviews | The History of Morris (AUS Edition)
 
The Morris Fourteen Six Series Ill export model differed from home market cars in various details. Note the supplementtary lights.
1938 Morris Twenty-Five, Series Ill Special Coupe
UK

Morris Twenty-Five Series Ill

  Also see: Morris Car Reviews | The History of Morris (AUS Edition)
 
The Morris Twenty-Five, Series Ill, looked like a stretched Fourteen Six and had built-out luggage boot. Wheelbase was 10ft 1½ in., tire size 7·00-16. Engine was a 3485-cc (82 x 110 mm) OHV Six, rated at 25·01 HP. Saloon cost £320.
1938 Morris Twenty-Five, Series Ill Special Coupe
UK

Morris Twenty-Five, Series Ill Special Coupe

  Also see: Morris Car Reviews | The History of Morris (AUS Edition)
 
The Morris Twenty-Five, Series Ill Special Coupe sold at £345. Optional extra equippment included a folding luggage grid at rear. Mechanically it was similar to the Twenty-Five Saloon.
1938 Railton Hudson-Terraplane Hybrid
UK

Railton Hudson-Terraplane Hybrid

   
 
Railton was Anglo-American ('hybrid') car produced in Cobham, Surrey. Chassis and engine were Hudson Terraplane (4168-cc sideevalve straight-eight). The chassis price in 1938 was £438 for 10ft 2 in wheelbase, £540 for 10ft 9in.
1938 RolIs-Royce 25/30 HP Park Ward All-Weather coachwork
UK

RolIs-Royce 25/30 HP Park Ward All-Weather coachwork

  Also see: Rolls-Royce Car Reviews | The History of Rolls-Royce
 
Pictured left is a RolIs-Royce 25/30 HP 11 ft wheelbase chassis with Park Ward All-Weather coachwork. The 25/30 HP had a 4257 -cc (89 x 114 mm) six-cylinder engine and 6.00-19 tires. The bare chassis cost £1100.
1938 RolIs-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III
UK

RolIs-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III

  Also see: Rolls-Royce Car Reviews | The History of Rolls-Royce
 
The RolIs-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III had a V-12-cylinder engine of 7340-cc cubic capacity (82·5 x 114 mm), rated at 50·7 HP. As usual, Rolls-Royce did not disclose the actual power output; it was considered 'adequate'.
1938 RolIs-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III
UK

RolIs-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III

  Also see: Rolls-Royce Car Reviews | The History of Rolls-Royce
 
The RolIs-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III had 10 in longer wheelbase and six more cylinders than the 25/30 HP. The tire size was 7·00-18 and the bare chassis cost £1900. A factory-supplied Saloon cost £2675, a Limousine £2670.
1938 RolIs-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III with Sedance de Ville Coachwork
UK

RolIs-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom III with Sedance de Ville Coachwork

  Also see: Rolls-Royce Car Reviews | The History of Rolls-Royce
 
RoIIs- Royce Phantom III with Sedanca de Ville Coachwork in the Netherlands.
1938 Rover Ten
UK

Rover Ten, Twelve, Fourteen, Sixteen and Speed

  Also see: Rover Car Reviews | The History of Rover (AUS Edition)
 
The Rover Ten Saloon had four-cylinder OHV engine, rated at 10·9 HP. Cubic capacity was 1389·28 cc (66.5x 100 mm). Wheelbase was 8 ft 9 in. tire size 4·75-18. Price £255.
1938 Rover Twelve Sports Saloon
UK

Rover Twelve Sports Saloon

  Also see: Rover Car Reviews | The History of Rover (AUS Edition)
 
The Rover Twelve Sports Saloon was a four-light model but was also available as a six-light Saloon. Prices were £310 and £300 respectively. Power unit was a 1495·72-cc (69x 100 mm) OHV Four. Wheelbase 9 ft 4 in., tires 5·25-17. Fourteen and Sixteen models looked much the same and were also available as Six-light or Four-light Sports Saloons. The top-line Twenty, or Speed, was a larger-bore version of the Sixteen. available only as Sports Saloon (£425).
1938 Singer Bantam De Luxe
UK

Singer Bantam De Luxe

  Also see: Singer Car Reviews | The History of Singer
 
The Singer Bantam De Luxe had a new 8·93 HP 1074-cc four-cylinder OHC engine. It cost £149 10s. Available for £10 less was the Bantam Popular which was similar but did not have the De Luxe's sliding roof, luggage carrier, leather seating and bumpers. Both had three-speed gearbox, 7 ft 7 in wheelbase and 5.00-16 tires on 'easy clean' wheels.
1938 Singer Twelve Drophead Coupe
UK

Singer Twelve Drophead Coupe

  Also see: Singer Car Reviews | The History of Singer
 
The Singer Twelve Drophead Coupe sold at £279 and was the company's top-line model. Mechanically it was similar to the Twelve and Super Twelve Saloons, featuring an 11·4 HP 1525cc four-cylinder OHC engine, four-speed gearbox, semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear and 8 ft 7 in wheelbase. Tyre size was 5·25-16 (5·50-16 on Super Twelve).
1938 SS Jaguar 100
UK

SS Jaguar 100

  Also see: Jaguar Car Reviews | The History of Swallow Sidecars
 
The SS Jaguar for 1938 was available in 3½, 2½ and 1½-liter form with HP ratings of 25, 20 and 14 respectively. All engines were produced by the Standard Motor Co and incorporated Weslake patents. 'The Motor' described the Jaguar as ' ... a credit to the British Automobile Industry.'
1938 Standard Flying Ten
UK

Standard Flying Nine, Ten, Twelve, Fourteen and Twenty

  Also see: Standard Car Reviews | The History of Standard
 
The Standard Flying Ten Super Saloon with 1267-cc (63·5 x 100 mm) engine and four-speed gearbox. 1938 models had restyled radiator grilles. They were generally referred to as Flying Standards. The range included Flying Nine, Ten, Twelve, Fourteen and Twenty models. The latter had a six-cylinder engine. all the others were Fours. The limited production V8 (see British and European Car Spotters Guide - 1937) was still available, at £325.
1938 Standard Flying Twelve
UK

Standard Flying Twelve

  Also see: Standard Car Reviews | The History of Standard
 
The Standard Flying Twelve was powered by a 1609cc (69.5 x 106 mm) four-cylinder side-valve engine and cost £205. A Drophead Coupe variant was also available.
1938 Standard Flying Fourteen
UK

Standard Flying Fourteen

  Also see: Standard Car Reviews | The History of Standard
 
The Standard Flying Fourteen was company's largest four-cylinder model (1776-cc, 73 x 106 mm). Wheelbase was 9 ft. As can be seen, all models bore a strong family resemblance.
1938 Talbot Range
UK

Talbot 1938 Range

  Also see: The History of Talbot
 
The Talbot 1938 models at the Earls Court Motor Show in October 1937. In the centre is the then-new 3-liter Saloon which was based on the Humber Super Snipe. On the right is the Ten Sports Tourer, based on the Hillman Minx, (Like Hillman and Humber, the Clement Talbot company was part of the Rootes Group; later in the year the company and the cars were re-named Sunbeam-Talbot).
1938 Talbot 3-Litre Sports Tourers
UK

Talbot 3-liter Sports Tourers

  Also see: The History of Talbot
 
Talbot 3-liter Sports Tourers at the entrance of the impressive Clement Talbot Motor Works (later the Rootes service department) in Barlby Road, Ladbroke Grove, London W10.
1938 Tatra Type 57B Hadimrska
Czech Republic

Tatra Type 57B Hadimrska

  Also see: Tatra Car Reviews | The History of Tatra
 
The Tatra Type 57 was based on the previous T-11 model, and was powered by an air-cooled opposing twin cylinder flat-four engine of 1160cc developing 22 hp, along with a tubular backbone and swing axles. Introduced in 1932 and known as the Hadimrska, variations of this lightweight model were produced by Tatra up until 1940, and it appeared in Germany as the Rohr Junior and in Vienna as the Austro-Tatra, both versions being built under licence.
1938 Triumph Dolomite, Vitesse and Gloria
UK

Triumph Dolomite, Vitesse and Gloria

  Also see: Triumph Car Reviews | The History of Triumph
 
Triumph offered Dolomite, Vitesse and Gloria models for 1938. Various types of engines were available. Left is the Dolomite 2-liter Saloon which had a 15.72 HP 1991cc (65 x 100 mm) six-cylinder OHV engine. It was optionally available with a four-cylinder engine of 1767-cc (75 x 100 mm, 13·95 HP) or 1496-cc (69 x 100 mm, 11·81 HP) capacity. All power units were now of Triumph design and manufacture. Wheelbase was 9 ft 8 in, tire size 5.50-17.
1938 Triumph Vitesse 14/60 4-Window Saloon
UK

Triumph Vitesse 14/60 4-Window Saloon

  Also see: Triumph Car Reviews | The History of Triumph
 
The Triumph Vitesse 14/60 4-Window Saloon had the 1767cc Four engine, 9 ft wheelbase and 5·00-17 tires. In 2-liter six-cylinder form it looked generally similar but the wheelbase (and hood) were 8 in longer and the tire size was 5·25-17.
1938 Vauxhall Ten H-Series Ten-Four
UK

Vauxhall Ten H-Series Ten-Four

  Also see: Vauxhall Car Reviews
 
The Vauxhall Ten H-Series Model HI Saloon, also known as Ten-Four. This was the first British car with unitary body-cum-chassis construction and it remained in production until World War 2, after which it was continued until 1947 as Model H IY. Produced concurrently with the H-Series 10 HP was the 1-Series 12 HP. Both had Dubonnet-type independent front suspension with torsion bars.
1938 Vauxhall 25 HP G Series GY Saloon
UK

Vauxhall 25 HP G Series GY Saloon

  Also see: Vauxhall Car Reviews
 
The Vauxhall 25 HP G-Series, Model GY Saloon. It had a wheelbase length of 9 ft 3 in but was available also with 10ft 10in. wheelbase, designated Model GL. Both had a 3215-cc OHV Six engine and independent front suspension. Prices. GY Saloon £315. GL Grosvenor Limousine £595. Special coachwork on this chassis included a Tickford Foursome Coupe by Salmons & Sons (£410), four-door Wingham Cabriolet by Martin Waiter (£415) and Grosvenor Close-Coupled Sports Saloon (£385).
1938 Wanderer 4 Door
Nazi Germany

Volkswagen Beetle

  Also see: Volkswagen Car Reviews | The History of Volkswagen
   
1938 Wanderer 4 Door
Nazi Germany

Wanderer W23 2-Door Coupe

  Also see: The History of Wanderer
  Years of production: 1937 - 1940
Overall production: 22500
Engine: 42hp/3500rpm, 4-cyl, 1767cc
Bore/Stroke: 75/100 mm
Length: 4280mm, width: 1645mm, height: 1600mm
Wheelbase: 2600mm, road clearance: 200mm
Gearbox: 4 speeds
Weight: 1120 kg (limousine)
Maximal speed: 108 km/h
Tires: 5.25-16 inches
Fuel tank capacity: 40 L
Fuel consumption: 10 - 11 L/100km
1938 Wanderer 4 Door
Nazi Germany

Wanderer W23 4-Door Sedan

  Also see: The History of Wanderer
   
1938 Wanderer W24 Sedan
Nazi Germany

Wanderer W24 4-Door Sedan

  Also see: The History of Wanderer
   
1938 Wanderer 4 Door
Nazi Germany

Wanderer W24 2-Door Coupe

  Also see: The History of Wanderer
   
1938 Wanderer 4 Door
Nazi Germany

Wanderer W24 2-Door Coupe

  Also see: The History of Wanderer
   
1938 Wanderer 4 Door
Nazi Germany

Wanderer 4 Door

  Also see: The History of Wanderer
   
1938 Wolseley Twenty-Five Super Six Series Ill
UK

Wolseley Twenty-Five Super Six Series Ill

  Also see: Wolseley Car Reviews | The History of Wolseley (AUS Edition)
 
The Wolseley Twenty-Five Super Six, Series Ill, had a 3485cc (82 x 110 mm) OHV six-cylinder engine, rated at 25·01 HP, four-speed gearbox, 9 ft 9½ in wheelbase (Limousine variant 12 ft 1¼ in). All models had illuminated Wolseley badge on radiator grille.
1938 Wolseley Twenty-Five Super Six Series Ill
UK

Wolseley Twenty-Five Super Six Series Ill

  Also see: Wolseley Car Reviews | The History of Wolseley (AUS Edition)
 
The Wolseley Super Sixes all looked alike. Differences were mainly in engine cubic capacity (1818 to 3485cc). Wheelbase of Saloon models was 8 ft 10in. for 14/56 and 18/80 models. 9 ft 9½ in. for 16, 21 and 25 HP. Pictured left is a 25 HP with 7·00-16 tires.
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