Testing and standardisation of India and Goodrich tyres for experimental cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 157\5\ scan0045 | |
| Date | 30th December 1932 | |
| X3926. To Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} re Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley). Sg {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 8/E30.12.32 Copy to WOF. ROI. [text is crossed out] I should like the testing of the experimental cars carried out on India(Production 20 HP. with 4-speed box and Front Wheel Brakes) tyres and Goodrich with a view to our standardizing one or the other. It has been, as you know, my policy all along to have as many differences as possible between RR and Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley) and I want to get away from Dunlop. Bentley's always used Goodrich. If you favour any other British tyre more than Goodrich or India(Production 20 HP. with 4-speed box and Front Wheel Brakes), please let me know. Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | ||
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