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 | |
| -5- 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. | ||