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).
Letter discussing a new Bentley design and the need for independent front suspension for rough roads.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 174\2\ img312 | |
| Date | 18th January 1939 guessed | |
| B. S. Cunningham Greens Farms, Conn. Telephone, Fairfield, Conn. 140 Feb. 24, Dear Mr Robotham: First I want to thank you for your Xmas Card. It was nice of you to think of us. I have been wondering about any new and inspiring "Bentley" that you may have on your sketches. I see some pictures in the Feb. 10th issue of "Autocar" that look promising, but the details are to be published later. How about it? Any news of importance? My car is running well, although I haven't put many miles on it, as I don't like to use it as a hack. I have come to the conclusion, however, that independent suspension on the front wheels is necessary for our rough roads. I hoped you would put it on the Bentley, now that both Rolls-Royce models have it. | ||