The rating of Bensport road springs, with an order for a new pair with specific specifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 87\4\ scan0003 | |
| Date | 24th January 1933 | |
| By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Y 246. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rn. {Mr Robinson} 12/KT.24.1.33. BENSPORT(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley) ROAD SPRINGS. We find that the rating of the Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley) front road springs is too high. We think that the stiffer type Peregrine(Experimental Bentley car never produced / Aero Engine) is the correct rating for Bensport(Codename for 3 1/2-litre Bentley). Will you therefore please order for us a pair of front springs to the following specification - Free camber - 2.750 Laden camber - Flat. Max. Deflection - 4.500" Spring poundage at laden camber 650 lbs.+ Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||
From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).