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).
Chassis component modifications for the Bensport Saloon.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 178\3\ img221 | |
| Date | 29th June 1932 | |
| ORIGINAL EX. FROM DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} C. to SC. WDR. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} / DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/W/29.6.32. BENSPORT SALOON. M.S. 3487 We send herewith M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Sch. 3487. shewing a quarter scale layout of the Sports Saloon. This drawing also deals with the following chassis details: (1) BODY BRACKETS. These are given in position. The brackets are themselves those used on Peregrine and J.3. (2) STEP IRONS. Only two are fitted aside. The front one is that of the 25HP., bent to suit. The rear one is of specially reduced depth of section (1.125") to enable it not to stand out from the frame more than does the spring bracket. To overcome the reduction in strength we suggest that the face may be wider, and the metal thicker. (3) WING STAYS. These are standard 25HP. bent to suit. (4) LAMP BRACKETS. These are standard 25HP., but of modified height. We are proposing to fit Lucas lamps to the first cars, as we can obtain these at discount prices. Rotax have no suitable lamp unless we take the one made for Talbot. We suggest that we might wish to use finally Lucas lamps R.160. or 170., as they cannot be said to be of a distinguishing character for the RR. car only, any more than of a Morris. The increased quantities of the joint Peregrine and Bensport would undoubtedly increase the contract discount. (5) PETROL TANK FILLER. This drawing gives the height of the petrol tank filler, which is otherwise like Peregrine. We suggest Peregrine should be lengthened, like this one for Bensport, so avoiding duplication of parts. Please send us 2 prints of this drawing, and return the original to us. DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||