The status and development of components for the Bensport Series 1.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\4\ 04-page241 | |
| Date | 18th March 1933 | |
| To BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /JNR. {Charles L. Jenner} E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /JNR. {Charles L. Jenner} /HP.18.3.33. c. Wer. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X 4553 re Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley) Series 1. Please receive herewith: LeC.3398 Front Axle Control and Shock Dampers. LeC.3414 Engine Petrol Pipes, filter and exhaust heating return pipes. LeC.3395 Carburetter Air Intake Silencer. - In regard to this item it should be borne in mind that this is in the experimental stage, and 200 sets should not be ordered at the moment. A mock-up development air silencer is being tried by the Experimental Department. The horn and fittings and the disconnecting box do not require any drawings from us, but we have given sufficient instructions to BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /HD. {Mr Hayward / Mr Huddy} to proceed with these two items. Will you kindly note that the front apron, radiator guard and the side spare wheel carrier are being designed at HW. E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /JNR. {Charles L. Jenner} | ||
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