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).
Introduction of a new 2nd and 3rd Motion Shaft for the Bentley M Series Overdrive Gearbox.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 86\4\ scan0160 | |
| Date | 24th May 1938 | |
| G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Dept. (struck through) c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} BY/NS.{Norman Scott}20/G.24.5.38. 228 Bentley (M SERIES) OVERDRIVE GEARBOX Kindly note the new 2nd and 3rd Motion Shaft with hardened splines produced in accordance with the Experimental's verbal instruction, should be introduced at the 101st chassis in 'M' series. The Works agree to this figure. BY/NS.{Norman Scott} | ||