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The Armstrong Siddeley 18 HP

Production period1921 to 1927
Number of cars produced2,500
Engine6 cylinder, 2318cc, 18HP
Body styles(See below)
TransmissionManual
The 18HP was produced between 1921 and 1927, with a total production of 2,500 vehicles (which includes the 18 Mk2).

The 18HP model was released at the Olympia Show in 1921. It was a contemporary of the 30HP, only smaller and cheaper.  It was in fact a 30HP, reduced in size but not in quality.

The 18HP had a wheelbase of 10’ and a track of 4’ 3”. The  6 cylinder motor, with an RAC rating of 17.9hp, had two 3-cylinder castings with aluminium water jacket coverings, overhead valves and magneto ignition.  The chassis was equipped with stepboards, wings, engine starter and electric lighting complete with 5 lamps!  The price of the chassis was £575 which included speedometer, electric klaxon horn and spare tyre.

A number of body styles were available, including open touring car, saloon to seat 4 and a  laundaulette to seat 4 or 6.  In 1922 the Duke of York (later King George VI) ordered two cars based on the 18HP chassis with all timber coachwork and wood paneling. One was a rather low, pale coloured sports model with a hide leather top, whilst the other was a formal State Car
The Armstrong Siddeley Car Club
Armstrong Siddeley Car Club The Court House 325 High Street Learmonth VIC 3352
Phone Cameron Wright, President, 0408 595 461
ACN 001 059 212
Email president@armstrongsiddeley.org.au
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