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).
Arranging to reduce the compression ratio on car B-56-BN.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 83\4\ scan0105 | |
| Date | 17th December 1935 | |
| To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to Cx.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} X766a Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/KW.17.12.35. PER BAG. B-56-BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Replying to Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}11/E.9.12.35. We are arranging to reduce the compression ratio on B-56-BN{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} when it returns to London. It should be remembered, however, that this car is fitted with a 5% higher axle ratio. Hancock will call at Conduit St.{Capt. P. R. Strong} with it this afternoon. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||