Preparation of car 93-NK for criticism by comparing it to a standard 40/50 HP model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 69\2\ scan0188 | |
| Date | 29th October 1924 | |
| X8770 To CJ. from Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} SECRET. Hsl/LG29.10.24. EAC.11. X8770 X9680 With reference to the attached note ref. PN {Mr Northey} 1/DN24.10.24. Our reply to this criticism is the preparation of 93-NK car and to make that car such that as regards running, it will represent an EAC.11. without qualifications. We suggest that when 93-NK car is being tested by the Sales critics, they should also have available 48-PK car which is a standard 40/50 HP. EAC.111. type. 48-PK is an absolute duplicate of 93-NK as regards body, seating position and springing. 48-PK is at present, we believe, being run by CWB. in order to get experience with the brakes. As the car is in the Sales Dept. hands, they should satisfy themselves that it represents a good average 40/50 H.P. car. If it does not do so, it should be sent to the Works to be corrected. We feel however that it is essential when criticising the EAC. car (93-NK) to compare it relative to a std. 40/50 HP. We shall never make any motor-car which is free from criticism. Therefore if Sales critics complain of certain features on 93-NK we want to be able to refer to a standard 40/50 HP. at once to make comparisons. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||
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