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).
Progress report on the status of unreleased sections for the Bentley V and a discussion on the Wraith 'D' series release.
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| Date | 6th April 1939 guessed | |
| -2- SUBJECT. REMARKS. BENTLEY V.{VIENNA} Bentley V.{VIENNA} was promised completion by the end of March. The following sections are still however, not released. Engine Section. Gearbox Sections. Exh. Fittings. Gearbox & Act.Gear. Controls. 1st. & 3rd. M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Shafts. Bonnet. 2nd. Motion Shaft. Undershield. Speedo Drive. Reverse Gear. Prop. Shaft. Servo Motor. Chassis. Electrical. Rear Axle. Horn Switch. Cross Stg. Tube. Lamps & Fittings. Dashboard. - to go out today Floorboards. Petrol Piping. Oil Pipes & Fittings. Instrument Board. - F.C.D. 1264 Wiring & Fittings. - Column & Wheel to be released In addition to the above there are 16 other sections with smaller details which are still not yet released. WRAITH. Discuss the question of Release of 'D' Series. This is scheduled for early in August 1939, as Production commences at the end of February, 1940. [Handwritten text in REMARKS column]: Dash & Radiator fittings to be made by the works Details should be cleared. Draper promises before Easter | ||