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AJS Nine Saloon

AJS Nine Saloon
ManufacturerAJS
CountryUK
Production Started1929
Production Stopped1929
Body StyleSedan

The AJS Nine Saloon was a car produced by the British company AJS, better known for their motorcycles, during the early 1930s. Introduced in 1930, the AJS Nine Saloon was part of the company’s brief venture into automobile manufacturing. It was powered by a 1.1-liter four-cylinder engine that produced around 24 horsepower, which was a modest but adequate output for a car of its class at the time.

The AJS Nine Saloon featured a traditional saloon body style with four doors, offering seating for four passengers. Its design reflected the typical aesthetic of the era, with a boxy, upright profile and a distinctive grille. The interior of the car was relatively simple but functional, providing basic comforts suitable for the period.

Despite its promising design and engineering, the AJS Nine Saloon was produced in limited numbers, partly due to the economic challenges of the Great Depression and the company’s eventual financial difficulties. AJS eventually ceased car production in 1931, focusing once again on motorcycles. The AJS Nine Saloon remains a rare and interesting example of early British automotive history, representing a period when many companies experimented with diversifying their product lines beyond their traditional offerings.

Vehicle

Production Numbers0
Number of Doors4
Number of Seats4

Engine

Engine ManufacturerAJS
EngineInline 6
Engine LocationFront
Engine Displacement1018 cc
ValvetrainSV
Valves per Cylinder1
Bore60 mm
Stroke90 mm
Cooling SystemWater
Charging System6V
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel SystemCarburator
AspirationNormal

Performance

Top Speed56 mph
Power18 / 24 / 24 @ 3000 rpm

Steering, Transmission & Suspension

DrivetrainRear
TransmissionM3
SteeringRack and Pinion
Front SuspensionLeaf Spring
Rear SuspensionLeaf Spring
Front BrakesMechanical Braking
Rear BrakesMechanical Braking
ChassisBody-on-Frame

Dimensions

Weight850 kg
Wheelbase2311 mm