History

In the mid to late 1930’s, bus transportation was just getting some leverage in the industry. This was because buses were less expensive to operate than streetcars, and there were fewer barriers to entry for those trying to start new. Some trolley manufacturers saw this uptick and wanted to keep up with the market. American Car Foundry partnered with Brill (A well known streetcar manufacturer) and created a line of buses to sell on the market. One of those models was the H17. The roof construction of an H17 is almost identical to that of a trolley car, using bent wood to create the curvature of the roof. These buses also had marker and class lights on the roofline.

Specifications

Engine:

Flat 6 Cylinder

Transmission:

Seats:

Length:

A/C:

No