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).
Test report detailing the status and configuration of several Bentley cars undergoing development and trials.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\1\ scan0034 | |
| Date | 28th August 1939 | |
| - 2 - HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}2/BA.28.8.39. Bentley Cars on Test. 7.B.V. On test for general development fitted with B.V. No.3 Unit. 8.B.V. On test, rebuild after 50,000 miles trials. Fitted with B.V. No.7 Unit. 9.B.V. On test fitted with B.III No.4 Unit. Roller Bearings replacing Ball Bearings fitted in the Rear Axle. 10.B.V. On test fitted with production type of Rear Axle, fitted with B.III No.1 Unit. 11.B.V. On test fitted with 11 x 41 rear axle gears in S/ZNCR. fitted with B.80.No.3 Unit. 12.B.V. On test fitted with Wraith Ripple No.2 Unit. All Ripple features except the existing Bentley Bonnet, Radiator, and .04 thick frame. 6.B.IV. On test for general development. Fitted with B.24 Unit. Remarks. Passing to test. Tuesday next 29.8.39. Rear Brake Drums to be changed at the first opportunity. Clutch Servo Mechn to FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}431 to be tried out on this car. Fitting Cards issued. All details completed with the exception of Gears. continued. | ||