ASTON MARTIN 15/98 SHORT
2/4-seater sports, 2-seater drophead coupé.
Detuned production 2-litre, still with a magneto and twin SUs, but now featuring wet sump lubricaton (no frontal tank), Girling rod-operated brakes, hydraulic rear dampers, a Moss synchro 'box, all on 99ins wheelbase. Abbey did the open bodies, and Abbott the dropheads. Good for 85/90mph.
Technical Specifications
- Engine:
- 1949cc (S4 OC)
- Configuration:
- Front engine, rear-wheel drive
- Production dates:
- 1937 to 1939
- Number produced:
- 75
