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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).
Discussion document on Bentley vehicles, covering fuel, modifications, and a list of worst features.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 131\2\  scan0138
Date  11th April 1938 guessed
  
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(5) BENTLEY.

Which is the best anti-knock fuel to recommend ?

Fitting of non-safety-first modifications after the end of Guarantee.

WORST FEATURES.

Suggested for discussion:-

Front axle control rattle.
Wheel drivers.
Seizure of brake mechanism.
Engine rough due to bearing sinkage.
Noisy rear axle. (thrust bearings).
Oil consumption.
Clocks, speedometers and batteries.

Paris.
  
  


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