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Coll 29/114(1) 'Supply of transport vehicles for consular posts in Persia and the Persian Gulf' [164r] (329/407)
The record is made up of 1 file (201 folios). It was created in 9 Dec 1943-31 Mar 1948. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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4-6* TRACK
SEATING.
Full accommodation for five persons. Individual sliding type
front seats, adjustable over range of 6". Back rests on front seats
arranged to tilt forwards for ease of access to rear seats. Recessed
footrests at rear of front seats for comfort of rear passengers.
Rear seat with side arm rests and centre folding arm rest.
UPHOLSTERY
Light toned soft leather in colours to harmonise with exterior
schemes, edged with piping. Cushioning pleated laterally. Pile
carpets to tone with upholstery.
FEATURES
Three position drophead roof in mohair to harmonise with
exterior coachwork. Zip fasteners to close aperture between
roof fabric and top frame of windows, making the car completely
weatherproof. Front doors recessed to accommodate inside door
handles. Chromium plated interior and exterior fittings.
Safety glass throughout. Windscreen pillars in light alloy
and chromium plated door window frames give excellent
visibility and absence of blind spots. Polished walnut interior
woodwork. Concealed dual screen wipers. Concealed self
cancelling trafficators. Interior driving mirror with which is in
corporated a small illuminated timepiece in full view of all passen
gers. Ash-trays in front and rear compartments. Glove box in
instrument panel. Ample luggage accommodation in rear luggage
boot. Adjustable sun visors (passenger’s visor incorporates com
panion mirror). Floodlit switch panel with push button control.
Concealed hinges. Licence holder. Bumpers front and rear.
Ignition key also locks driver’s door and luggage boot doors.
TURQUOISE BLUE . GREY . MAROON . FAWN
4 6*'TRACK
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The file concerns the supply of cars for use of consular officers in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. and their maintenance. The file contains a promotional leaflet for Armstrong Siddeley cars (folios 157-166).
The file contains correspondence between the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. at Bahrain, the Foreign Office, the India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. , the British Embassy at Tehran, the Government of India, the British Consul for Khorasan at Meshed, the War Office, the Commonwealth Relations Office, the Ministry of War Transports, the Treasury, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Armstrong Siddeley Motors, Rootes, Jaguar Cars, Daimler Co, and Austin Motor Company.
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- 1 file (201 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 202; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio
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- IOR/L/PS/12/3693
- Title
- Coll 29/114(1) 'Supply of transport vehicles for consular posts in Persia and the Persian Gulf'
- Pages
- 156r:166v
- Author
- Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited
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