Based on a lengthened 111 in (2,800 mm) version of the Vauxhall Cadet the new car had a conventional chassis with semi-elliptical leaf springs all round and Vauxhall-Lovejoy hydraulic dampers.

To satisfy the demand for larger coach-built bodies the BXL model was a long wheelbase 130 in (3,300 mm) version.

The larger engine with a tax horsepower rating of 27 had a capacity of 3180cc and was based on the VY Cadet but with an improved cylinder head and 5.6:1 compression ratio.

The power was transmitted to the rear axle via a single-plate clutch to a 4-speed gearbox, with "silent third" and synchromesh on 3rd & 4th gears.

[3] The factory standard six light saloon was well fitted out with leather upholstery and lots of wood trimmings.

In 1935 several changes including a re-designed radiator grille painted in body colour, the spare wheel mounted on the wing got a cover and the front seats were redesigned.

Although the chassis had the same wheelbase options as the outgoing model it was completely new and featured cross-braced spacing members for extra rigidity.

The change was achieved by extending the stroke to 101.6mm and decreasing the bore to 81.9mm the effect of which was to put the car into the lower 25 hp tax bracket.