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).
Order for specific rear springs for production Bentley V models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\2\ scan0154 | |
| Date | 8th July 1939 | |
| 1305 & HH6 To By/WS. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HPP. c. to By/H&B. c. to D/BP. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HPP.2/JH.8.7.39. Bentley V springs. We have ordered 12 pairs of 1050 lb. 7" deflection rear springs for production Bentley V's. These springs should be fitted when the body weight exceeds or is expected to exceed 1180 lbs. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HPP. | ||