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).
The specification for Bentley Chassis No. B-157-AE for Mr. C.R. Fairey.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90\3\ scan0003 | |
| Date | 9th March 1934 | |
| S/W. To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Lp.{Mr Lappin} X7961 Lp{Mr Lappin}9/LAM.9.3.34. Re: BENTLEY CHASSIS No. B-157-AE. Mr. C.R.FAIREY. Re attached. Correct - Mr. Fairey will probably order a standard Saloon with a slightly different boot and we confirm that you told us that the standard gear axle ratio will be more suitable and you do not consider the vacuum type of screen wiper will be satisfactory. Lp.{Mr Lappin} Att: D/BP/HF{H. W. Frost - Coachwork Inspector}2/OG8-3-34. | ||