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Proposal for a 10,000-mile test on a Continental Phantom II using a modified P.2 experimental car.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 19\1\  Scan143
Date  21th December 1931
  
To Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} From Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
c. to WoT.

87120.

Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 2/MJ. 21.12.31.

10,000 MILES TEST ON A CONTINENTAL PHANTOM II.

We propose to take one of our existing P.2 experimental cars (19-EX) and fit this up with the necessary parts to make it into an improved Continental type car except that it would be a long chassis instead of the short chassis. It will have all the features of the Continental car.

This will leave 27-EX. to carry on with the epicyclic third speed tests and also as a model high speed car. If we send a car to France, it is necessary for us to have one here so that we can confirm any complaints which arise.

Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
  
  
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