Bentley's performance assessment on the Alpine Trials course.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\2\ scan0050 | |
| Date | 10th September 1934 | |
| HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} re the Bentley which Bn. {W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} uses. Copy to Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} I.Cx. {Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} Sg {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 10/E10.9.34 During Bn {W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} 's holiday he took the car over practically the whole of the Alpine Trials course with a view in particular to seeing whether the car could easily climb the various passes and turn the corners without having to reverse. I attach copy of his report which I think will be of interest to you. I am sending extract of the body details referred to to the Department concerned. Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Enc. Copy of Bnl/WT.7.9.34 | ||
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