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).
Specifications for Limousine and Saloon bodies on an 11 ft. 1 in. wheelbase for both Rolls Royce and Bentley cars.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\3\ scan0155 | |
Date | 29th September 1940 guessed | |
11 ft. 1 ins. WHEEL BASE CARS. ROLLS ROYCE. (a) Limousine. Six light with division as 30.G.VII. (b) Saloon. Four light. With Division. 3.B.50. Without " 2.B.50. Except that these are at present built on a 10 ft. 10 ins. wheel base. Parts of these bodies to be interchangeable. BENTLEY. (a) Saloon. For people who want a big car, the saloon body (b) above, is used with a modified scuttle. This necessitates a B.50. bonnet and radiator we believe, in order to get the correct appearance. (b) Limousine. If ever a limousine was called for on a Bentley (which heaven forbid) the limousine body (a) above, could be used. ---o0o--- | ||