Minerva

Minerva
MINERVA AL 40CV

Limousine, landaulette, various customs.

The firm's first straight eight, brought out at exactly the wrong time. Nine bearing crank, dual ignition and four speed 'box standard, as were servo brakes and 153½ins wheelbase. Expensive at £1600 for the limo in '34 and not many sold. Only two body styles listed by importers, and specialist coachbuilders in this country only exhibited formals at motor shows.

Technical Specifications
Engine
6625cc (S8 dSlv)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1929 to 1937
Number produced
n/a
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