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).
The revised frontal appearance for a Bentley, including a dropped front cross-member and wings for the Experimental Saloon 5-B-4.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\1\ scan0325 | |
| Date | 3rd October 1934 | |
| X204 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} TO SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}.......FROM EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Ex. W. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}10/AH.3.10.34. re:- Revised front appearance - BENTLEY. The new frontal appearance having the dropped front cross-member and wings brought over the frame, after the design now standard on P.E. will be on the Experimental Saloon 5-B-4. As soon as this car is ready for inspection we will let you know. We anticipate this will be in about two weeks 'time. EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||