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 new Silver Dawn chassis and status updates on various Bentley models on test.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\3\ scan0233 | |
| Date | 26th June 1939 | |
| -2- Silver Dawn 60 32.G.VII. Specification for this new chassis to be issued To be fitted with a Cast Iron 6 Cylinder Unit. Silver Dawn 80 32.G.VII. Specification for this new chassis to be issued. To be fitted with a Cast Iron 8 Cylinder Unit. BENTLEY CARS ON TEST. 7.B.V. On test for general development. Fitted with B.V. No.3 Unit. 8.B.V. Rebuilt after 50,000 miles trials, despatched to Coachbuilders 8.6.39. Fitted with B.V.No.7 Unit 9.B.V. On test for general development. One shot Amal Bonnet Fastener. Fitted with B.III.No.4 Unit. 10.B.V. Production type of Rear Axle is required to complete this car to specification.Fitted with B.III No.1 Unit. Remarks. We have instructed for the two leading shoe brakes scheme to be fitted to this car. RH.{R. Hollingworth} stated that we should be in a position to accept this car by June 24th for the purpose of fitting these brakes. New Brake Drums and Brake Linings are required, to be fitted when the car returns from the Coachbuilders. Bonnet Details despatched to Park Wards. It was stated that all parts are now ready for assembly. continued. | ||