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).
Secret memo postponing the Bentley S publicity run and instructing to stop work on most parts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 160\3\ scan0281 | |
| Date | 23th February 1939 | |
| 1379 SECRET. HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GR.{George Ratcliffe} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}14/R.23.2.39. It was to-day decided to postpone the publicity Run on the Bentley S. until nearer the Motor Show. Will you please stop work on all parts instructed for this car, except the engine units and exhaust system. We may do a few experiments, but do not want to make any bite for the time being. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||