Clyno Engineering Co: Cars
Note: This is a sub-section of Clyno Engineering Co.
The first car, and mainstay throughout their existence, the 10.8, designed by A. G. Booth, had a 1,368cc four-cylinder side valve Coventry Climax engine with Cox Atmos carburettor and a three speed gearbox. Initially no differential was fitted but this was soon added.
From 1926 four wheel brakes were standardised. It was renowned for its reliability and economy. About 35,000 are thought to have been made including some sports versions and de luxe Royal models.
1924 A slightly bigger model, the 13 (later 12/28), but still with the same 8 feet 9 inch wheelbase was introduced in 1924 using Clyno's own engine which had a 69mm bore, 3mm more than the 10.8 but the same 100 m stroke. About 8,000 were made.
1928. June. Announced the small fabric bodied Nine with a 951cc engine selling at £115. The Century version was an attempt at a £100 car but quality was starting to suffer and the depression of the late 1920s saw a sales slump with severe competition coming from the Austin 7 and Morris Minor.