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).
Modifications to a Bentley 5 coachbuilder's drawing for the 'Corniche' chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\3\ scan0136 | |
| Date | 15th June 1939 | |
| BY/NS.{Norman Scott} c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} H50c. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}6/G.15.6.39. BENTLEY 5. 'CORNICHE' COACHWORK. As we are producing at least six 'Corniche' bodies, will you please arrange to overlay the Bentley 5 coachbuilders drawing F.CD.1407 in order to produce a coachbuilders drawing to suit the 'Corniche' chassis. The main differences are as follows :- (1). Radiator. (2). Body Brackets. (3). Exhaust System. (4). Front Bumper and Bracket. (5). Petrol Tank. Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} will be able to give you any assistance you may need. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} holet | ||