ERA Type A (1934)

There were 4 Type-A's built, two were 1100cc and two 1500cc Cars, both based on the Riley inline six of the period.
R1A and R3A were works 1500cc Cars, later sold to Jean Trevoux and Luis Fontes Respectively. R2A was an 1100cc works car, sold to NS Embiricos, and R4A was another 1100cc, built for Pat Fairfield and later used by FR Gerard.

ENGINE

6cyl ohv
Bore 57.5 Stroke 69.8 / 95.5
Firing Order 1, 5, 3, 6, 2, 4
Capacity 1088cc / 1488cc

TRANSMISSION

4-speed Armstrong Siddeley Preselector Gearbox, without Clutch.

SUSPENSION

Semi-elliptic; Hartford Friction shock-absorbers.

BRAKES

Girling Mechanical Rod with wedge operated shoes.

PERFORMANCE

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase 8' (aprx 2440)
Track 4'4.5" (aprx 1310mm)
Wheels Dunlop centre lock wire
Weight 13.5cwt (1100) / 14.5cwt (1500)

PRICE

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