Eric-Campbell

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Eric-Campbell | Pre War British Sports Cars


The 10-h.p. Eric-Campbell made its appearance in competi­tions in 1919, and was quite a potent little sports car, being capable of over 60 m.p.h. in standard form. Like many other cars of the period, it was fitted with the 1498-c.c. (66 x 109-5-mm.) Coventry-Simplex power unit. The Eric-Campbell version had special quick-lift cams, all reciprocating parts lightened and drilled, and cast-iron pistons. Semi-elliptic rear springs were used for the front, and cantilever for the rear.

The manufacture was later taken over from Eric Campbell & Co., Ltd., by the Vulcan Iron & Metal Works, and two chassis were marketed for 1924, the 10-h.p. car, known as the 10/22, and the 8/20. The last-named had o.h.v., and the capacity was 1074-c.c. (60 x 95-mmJ, whilst semi-elliptic springs were adopted for the rear suspension. One or two Eric-Campbells were raced at Brooklands, of which R. C. Morgan's was the most outstanding. Originally built for the 1922 200 Miles Race, this car, which finished ninth in the 1924 event at 86.13 m.p.h., was fitted with a side-valve Aston Martin engine.

The make had considerable popularity in the 'twenties, but gradually faded out. It was later taken up by the Invicta people. I have not seen an Eric-Campbell on the roads for many years, and I do not know of any vintage enthusiast who posisesses one.
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