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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).
Bonnet modifications and the phasing out of experimental Bentley cars.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 161a\2\  scan0102
Date  11th January 1938
  
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Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/LS.7/Tll.1.38.

16. Bonnets.

By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} is to investigate the possibility of reducing Bonnet overhang by raising the fixed side plates. This should be done with a view to introducing the modification on wraith as well as on B.50.

RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} will fit the Bonnets in 20 SWG steel with concealed hinges on the first wraith cars.

17. Experimental Bentley cars.

Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} said that he intends to get rid of Bentley II's as B.III's become available.

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/LS.
  
  


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