Lanchester Forty (1919)Bill Abbott, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Lanchester Forty

1919 — UK

Pre-War (before 1946)British
Engine6,178 cc
DrivetrainRWD

Lanchester Forty

The Lanchester Forty represented the pinnacle of British luxury engineering in the 1920s. Its unique worm-drive rear axle and innovative transmission provided exceptional smoothness and quietness. Built to the highest standards, it competed directly with Rolls-Royce and was favored by discerning buyers who appreciated engineering excellence over mere prestige. Production remained limited due to its high cost and hand-built construction methods.