Suitability and fitting options for a horn on the Goshawk model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 59\3\ Scan028 | |
| Date | 8th March 1922 | |
| S/W. {Sales / Derby Works} Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X1069 Sg {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 21/BM/8.3.22. RE: GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) 11. X1069 X4078 On the Limousine Car, we gave your Driver a special Cobra horn and showed him how we suggested it should be fitted up. Would you please let us have your comments as to the suitability of this horn for the Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)). The feeling here is, that we like the deep note of this horn, which is exactly the same note as the horn which we supply as standard for the 40/50 HP. but as the retail price is £6-6-0. (six guineas), we feel rather dubious about equipping the Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) with such an expensive horn. What are W's views about fitting up a horn inside the bonnet? Apparently Lanchester's do this. I have been asked to get hold of one or two other types of horns for trying on the Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)), and should like to know whether 'W' have any experience of other makes and any recommendations to make. Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | ||
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