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).
Listing outstanding special features required for the Bentley 'Corniche' 6 Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\3\ scan0156 | |
| Date | 22th June 1939 | |
| 400C. To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. By/NS.{Norman Scott} c. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC{W. S. Cassel} 2/PC.22.6.39. BENTLEY 'CORNICHE' - 6 CHASSIS. By/NS.{Norman Scott}2/MG.19.6.39. With regard to the above, we wish to point out that we are waiting for the following special features, which we (have) to produce. As our instructions are that we have to complete by July 1st., will you please arrange to have these details urged as much as possible to enable us to keep to the date specified. Frames & Fittings. 1. Special Body Brackets to suit body work. 2. Front Bumper Brackets. 3. Mounting for Mellowtone Horns. 4. Rear Bumper Extension. 5. Rear Axle Rebound Straps. Engine. 1. Induction Pipe ECD 1416. 2. Fan Blades moved forward .500. Clutch. 1. Change Gear and Brake Mechanism moved out 4" GCD 570. Electrical. 1. Instrument Board. 2. Speedometers. HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} Rich. | ||