André (car)

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André
Overview
Manufacturer T. B. André Ltd
Production 1933-1934
6 made
Body and chassis
Class Light sports car
Powertrain
Engine 728 cc V-twin
Transmission 4 speed manual

André was a lightweight English two-seater sports car manufactured from 1933 to 1934 in London W11, by T B André who were better known for making shock absorbers.

Only six[1] of the automobiles, called the V6, which confusingly used a V-twin ohv JAP engine of 728cc, were ever built. Drive to the rear wheels was via a four speed gearbox. The floor pan acted also as the chassis and the suspension was by transverse leaf spring at the front and cantilevered springs at the rear.[2] The car weighed 1170 pounds (531 kg) and was said to be able to achieve 65 mph (105 km/h) with an economy of 45 mpg-imp (6.3 L/100 km; 37 mpg-US).[1]

André had also been involved in the manufacture of the Marlborough car between 1909 and 1926.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sedgwick, M. (1989). A-Z of Cars of the 1930s. Devon, UK: Bay View Books. ISBN 1-870979-38-9. 
  2. ↑ G.N. Georgano, N. (2000). Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: HMSO. ISBN 1-57958-293-1. 
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