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).
Instructions regarding the production and ordering of Dunlop wire wheels and hubs for the 3.5 Litre Bentley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\5\ scan0010 | |
| Date | 13th June 1933 | |
| [Redacted Text] X25-6. BY/Cghl2/N.13.6.33. Re: 3 1/2 Litre Bentley - Road Wheels. The Administration have decided to use Dunlop Wire Road Wheels for the first 200 chassis, and these are to be in accordance with Dunlop's Scheme 1660, therefore, will you please issue instructions on the following lines:- 15 sets of Road Wheels, hubs, and all parts in connection with same. 100 sets of Road Wheels. 200 sets of material for hubs, and all other parts in connection with same, 100 sets of which are to be machined. In regard to the spare wheel carrier brackets, we are still waiting for Sales to let us know how many side carrier brackets should be ordered, but in the meantime please order say 25 sets of Dummy hubs for carrying spare wheels on the rear of the coachwork. BY/Cgh.{W Clough} BY | ||