| Manufacturer | Autovia |
|---|---|
| Production |
1935-1938 with public sales starting in 1936[1] 44 made |
| Body style(s) |
sports saloon limousine |
| Engine(s) | 2849 cc V-8 |
| Transmission(s) |
4-speed pre selector 4-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 129 inches (3.28 m)[2] |
| Length | 175 or 183 inches (4.45 or 4.65 m)[2] |
| Width | 71 inches (1.80 m)[2] |
| Designer | Charles Van Eugen |
Autovia was a short lived brand of British car from Coventry existing from 1935 to 1938 with production starting in 1936. 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.[3]
The company was created by Riley as a subsidiary to produce large luxury cars and a new factory was built. A 2849 cc V-8, triple camshaft engine was developed from existing Riley engine blocks and coupled to either a pre selector gearbox bought from Armstrong Siddeley or a conventional four speed manual unit. 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. The car was also available as a bare chassis.
The venture failed when Riley went bankrupt. When they were taken over by the Nuffield Organisation Autovia was not resurrected.
Preservation[]
There are thought to be eight of these cars still existing.
- do you have deails of any of them or a photo ?
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ Sedgwick, M. (1989). A-Z of Cars of the 1930s. Devon, UK: Bay View Books. ISBN 1-870979-38-9.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
- ↑ Autovia Car Club
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