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).
Customer's decision for a Bentley chassis B-157-AE, discussing body style, wings, axles, and bonnet.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90\3\ scan0002 | |
| Date | 8th March 1934 | |
| W/S LP{Mr Lappin} What about it? PY BY SPH SWIZSkn. (Strikethrough) HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} D/BP/HF{H. W. Frost - Coachwork Inspector}2/OG8-3-34. RECEIVED 9 MAR 1934 Re: Bentley chassis No. B-157-AE Mr. C.R. Fairey. We are advised that Mr. Fairey has now abandoned the idea of a Streamlined Saloon body and he intends to go in for one of the standard bodies. If he makes up his mind to do this he will not want the cycle type wings, so Sales Dept. suggest that we take no steps in the production of the special stub axles and front wing stays until Mr. Fairey has made up his mind what he wants. If he should take a Standard Saloon he will want the standard bonnet. Also 'Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}' may think he ought to have the rear axle with the standard gear ring. On the other hand knowing what Mr. Fairey expects of a car 'Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}' may think that even with the standard Saloon body Mr. Fairey should have the higher geared axle. Will he please let us have his advice. ? Sales Dept. will let us know Mr. Fairey's decision as soon as possible. Vocam... RECEIVED 9 MAR 1934 D/BP. N 2 = 3 = | ||