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).
Interchangeability of the rear axle from a Bentley III to a Bentley 50.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\4\ scan0031 | |
| Date | 10th March 1938 | |
| HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} BY/NS.{Norman Scott}6/N.10.3.38. 90 Left 802 Re: Bentley III and Bentley 50. Further to our memo BY/NS.{Norman Scott}5/G.2.3.38, the following is also a Bentley III Section which may be used on Bentley 50. Sec: 6120 - Rear Axle. LOP.GB.3292. It should be noted that on B.III sections, when applied to B.50, the Oil Pipes, Exhaust Pipes, Brake Rods, etc. will be required 6.000" longer. BY/NS.{Norman Scott} NS{Norman Scott} | ||