Description
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.