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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).
Two Bentley cars for Guy A. Vandervell and Geoffrey Vandervell, discussing bearings and potential performance upgrades.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 88\2\  scan0211
Date  11th November 1936
  
260

S/W.
To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

Bly{B. W. Bleaney - Bentley Sales}1/R11.11.36.

Re:- Guy A.{Mr Adams} Vandervell,
& Geoffrey Vandervell.
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We thank you for your Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}7/R9.11.36, and we note that you are in touch with Mr. Guy Vandervell's concern over bearings. As soon as we hear from you that they can go in the engine of a 4 1/4-litre Bentley for his use, we have no doubt we shall get the order.

Concerning Mr. Geoffrey Vandervell who has now purchased a 4 1/4-litre with standard Coupe body, the weight question was carefully discussed with him, but in view of the fact that he wanted the car urgently he decided not to have a body specially built. Also he would not make any particular sacrifices in regard to body design. We are therefore bearing in mind that you may be able to develop a high compression cylinder head, which will give improved performance. As soon as you can give us further information, we should appreciate hearing from you.

Bly.{B. W. Bleaney - Bentley Sales}
  
  


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