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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).
Specification revision for Bentley Chassis 12-B-V, detailing changes to the rear springs.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 98\5\  scan0245
Date  24th April 1941
  
To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP.
c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}

400F
Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP.4/LH.{Mr Haworth}24.4.41.

Bentley Chassis 12-B-V
Engine Unit - Ripple No. 2.

Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :-

Work carried out at Clan 17.4.41.

Previous Specification
Rear Springs LOP.FB.4715
FB.4271 Rear Springs type 1000 lbs
Removed

Revised Specification
Rear Springs LOP.FB.4715
The following new parts fitted :-
FB.4368 Rear Road Springs (Firth's) type 1050 lb
metal garters fitted to Springs
Standard B-V damper link modified to RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}685

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP.
  
  


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