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New wooden model of a 40/50 steering wheel, considered an improvement.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 38\1\  Scan122
Date  13th March 1923
  
De. from Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
X3465
Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 2/LG13.3.23.
STEERING WHEEL - wood model. X3465
We are sending to you today - 1 wooden model 40/50 Steering wheel made to the latest drawings.
In our opinion we think the wheel is an improvement over the standard. It is the best proportion we have tried.
Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
  
  
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