The Vauxhall 14 is an

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which was produced by

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in the United Kingdom from 1922 to 1927. As well as United Kingdom manufacture, knock-down kits were assembled in Australia.

Model M

First shown at the 1921 London Motor Show, the car reached the public in 1922. The new car, designed by Clarence King, had a four-cylinder 2297cc side-valve engine mounted in-unit with a three-speed transmission. The separate chassis had semi-elliptic leaf springs at the front and cantilever springs at the rear. Brakes acted on the rear wheels only with a separate pair of shoes for the handbrake. Disc type wheels were fitted. The car was said to be capable of reaching nearly and return .

Body styles

*2 door Melton tourer *4 door Princeton tourer *Bedford, Norfolk and Wyndham saloons *Kimberley limousine *Wyvern landaulette *Grafton coupe Approximately 1800 cars were produced.

Model LM

In 1924 the LM version appeared with a higher compression engine developing and four-speed transmission. Wire-spoked wheels replaced the disc ones. Front-wheel brakes were added in 1926. In 1924 the 14-40 with Princeton tourer body cost GBP595. Approximately 3500 cars were produced.

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