HRD/Cross Rotary Valve

Roland Cross founder of Cross Manufacturing Company purchased from HRD in 1934 a Model P `rolling chassis` (frame, wheels, tank, seat etc.) into which he installed his revolutionary 500cc Cross Rotary valve engine on top of a Rudge Ulster crankcase with the drive...

Royal Enfield Crusader Sports

In 1959 Anthony Wilson-Jones the Chief Engineer at Royal Enfield Motorcycles and a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers approached his fellow “Mechanicals” member Roland Cross the founder and Managing Director of Cross Manufacturing Company in...

Cotton/Cross Cougar

For decades the Villiers company had provided their engines to almost the entire British two-stroke motorcycle manufacturers such as Francis Barnett, James, Ambassador, Excelsior and so many others. Cotton Motorcycles based at Gloucester also installed Villiers...
Nissan Laurel 2.4 SGX

Nissan Laurel 2.4 SGX

My example also has a bit of a back story, having 7 previous owners up until that point I bought it 12 years ago. It had been passed about after its 25th year amongst people who were intent on modifying and “slamming” it. Indeed, I bought the car from a someone who...

Nissan Cedric Turbo Brougham VIP

Nissan Cedric Turbo Brougham VIP Cedric – A large saloon in the Nissan range Engine 3 litre V6 with the addition of a Turbo Brougham VIP denotes there are a few extras as you would imagine Air suspension, has after market compressor as original failed Black with...