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Requesting updates on the design and manufacture of a speed touring body for 'Seagull' or 'Heron' models.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 73\1\  scan0010
Date  18th January 1923
  
X9840 (crossed out)
To Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Da {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} /Ev. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork}
Da {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} /Ev {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} 2/M18.1.23.
X9840
RE. SPEED TOURING BODY FOR "SEAGULL(Experimental EAC.1 aka Export chassis, Phantom I engine)" OR "HERON(Experimental 6 CYL OHV 40/50 WITH PNEUMATIC F.W.B. air pump on camshaft, then Servo)"
X.4118. (crossed out)
We would like you to keep us informed as to what is happening with this body, and if ordered, the state of its progress, as we would like to keep an eye on its design and manufacture, with a view to making it the best we possibly can, both for comfort, speed and appearance.
Da {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} /Ev. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork}
  
  
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