Requesting a sample set of wheels and a dummy hub for a Bensport Bentley '3' model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 179b\1\ img010 | |
| Date | 16th August 1932 | |
| LID {A. J. Lidsey} ORIGINAL TO HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Lid. {A. J. Lidsey} FROM EV. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} BVI/I6.8.32. x45-3 COPY TO JF. WHEELS FOR BENSPORT(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley). BENTLEY "3" We were under the impression that we had given to Derby sufficient information to enable them to order us a sample set of wheels for the BENSPORT(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley). The wheels we have always called for on our schemes are I8in. rims and .5.500ins. section tyres.--the same size as used on Peregrine(Experimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine). The hubs are those of which we were supplied a drawing by Derby. and are the Rudge-Whitworth Type with the knock on nut. We would be glad if "RY" would immediately order up for us a sample wheel and a suitable dummy hub as we are very anxious that the two bodies for this car which have been under construction at Messrs Park Ward & Co. may be completed without delay. We need these parts to enable us to make the recess in the body to house the spare wheel. [Signature] | ||
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