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Urgent request for the weight of the Goshawk II chassis and Limousine body to set a maximum weight for coachbuilders.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 41\3\  Scan102
Date  3rd March 1922
  
S/W. {Sales / Derby Works} Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}

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Sp {Mr Spinney} 18/H/3.3.22.

GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) II. BODYWORK
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Some time ago we asked 'W' please to let us have the weight of the Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) Chassis and the weight of the Limousine body on Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) chassis. We require these particulars in order to give the Coachbuilders a maximum weight for their work. The matter is urgent. Can you please let us have the figures we require.

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Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}

[STAMP: RECEIVED MAR 4 1922]

Sp. {Mr Spinney}

Sp. {Mr Spinney}
  
  
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