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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).
Progress report on vehicle testing and modifications for Wraith and Bentley models.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 161a\2\  scan0154
Date  26th February 1938
  
WRAITH - 4 -

2. 26-G-VI(15,000 miles car) - any matters concerning this car on test in France.

Handwritten notes:
INSPECTION LAMP ON DASH.
Push on Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}'s Car.
HIGHER AXLE RATIO STANDARDISED
O Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}'s CAR TO HAVE LARGE REAR WHEELS ONLY
PHOENIX BOX TO BE MADE TO GO INTO WRAITH

BENTLEY
1. Overdrive Gearbox { - RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}6/MJ18.2.38, C2/C19.2.38
2. Modified camshaft { RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} is asking for the release of the overdrive gearbox, 10/43 axle, Girling rear brakes and improved camshaft.

3. 6-B-IV - any matters concerning this car on test in France not so far dealt with.

5. Axle Tube Failure (Report W.128) -ref.Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}2/AP26.2.38

6. Bumper Bar - ref.Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}2/AP26.2.38
  
  


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