cabriolet bodywork (all-weather tourer) by Charlesworth Bodies of Coventry and a high-compression (increased from 5.5:1 to 7:1) 90 b.h.p engine (a 36% increase on standard output) with twin carburettors, redesigned porting and light-alloy cylinder head. A higher final drive ratio was provided for 'exceptionally easy fast running'. Novelties for Daimler included a tachometer, and a fishtail exhaust with matching resonance. This was another step in his policy for re-positioning the brand instituted by new Managing Director, E. H. W. Cooke. This car formed the basis of the postwar Special Sports series. Lanchester Roadrider Both Daimler Fifteen standard body styles were available on a 4-inch shorter wheelbase as Lanchesters for £375 (Daimler £485) in a lower standard of trim with a 6-cylinder 1.8-litre engine and Lanchester grille. They alone could be supplied with a conventional manual gearbox for a further saving of £10, later £25. Choose a Lanchester and "you can knit in the back at fifty". Notes References External links Dolphin cabriolet, 1939 example (video) Four-door 4-light sports saloon by Mulliner of Birmingham 1937 example New Fifteen Cars introduced in 1937 1930s cars