The Armstrong Siddeley Short 17

Production period	1935 to 1939
Number of cars produced	4,260
Engine	6 cylinder, 2394cc, 17HP
Body styles	Sports Foursome 4-light Saloon 6-light Saloon

The Short 17 was produced between 1935 and 1939, with a total production of 4,260 vehicles (which includes the Long 17).

By the mid 1930’s the side valve motors had been developed as far as possible and in the search for performance, an overhead valve 17HP model was produced to replace the 15HP.

The motor had a bore/stroke of 67mm / 114mm giving an engine capacity of 2,394cc producing a quoted power of 60bhp at 3,300rpm giving a maximum speed of 73mph (Motor). Drive was via an open propeller shaft and a separately mounted gearbox. Petrol consumption was 19mpg. Initially, the gear change pedal was used as a clutch with a centrifugal clutch becoming available in 1937. Radius arms were used to relieve the front springs of braking stresses.

In line with current practice, box section side rails were used for the chassis to increase stiffness. The Short 17 had a wheelbase of 9’ 3”.