The first engine drawing for the Bensport J.1 car, detailing drawing LeC.3256.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 132\3\ scan0001 | |
| Date | 29th October 1932 | |
| X216. BY c. WOR. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /JNR. {Charles L. Jenner} 4/HP.29.10.32. Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley) J.1. ---------- We send you herewith the first engine drawing for the above car. LeC.3256 - Crankcase rear end and starter motor housing. This car is fitted with a modified J.1. engine to the Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley) chassis, and will have a dry oil sump and double oil pumps. E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /JNR. {Charles L. Jenner} | ||
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