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25 February 2008

Two Very Attractive Coupes

The Bentley coupe is of Weymnnn construction, with thick fabric or tole souple for the main panelling and aluminium for the scuttle and top of the tall. The upper side and back panelling consists of a foundation of perforated steel secured at the edges by a special moulding, which grips the steel and, at the same time, allows it to lie flush with the surrounding wooden framework. This steel panelling is non-drumming, it gives strength without undue weight and ensures the preservation of the dome-shaped contours of the back corners of the roof. The steel is padded before the outer covering is stretched on, which is effected by means of a single lengthwise seam at each side. The dummy outside joints are hand-forged.