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).
Query regarding performance improvements for a Bentley, chassis B-I69-GP, for Lord Cholmondeley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\2\ scan0111 | |
| Date | 10th February 1937 | |
| 1245. Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Showrooms Sr is absent EWPI/MLG.10.2.37 nothing available at present Re-Chassis B-I69-GP Cholmondeley This client has recently asked whether the road performance of his car would be improved by having a cylinder head other than standard, fitted. The complete car weighs I579 kgs and has a standard ratio axle. Will you please let us have your opinion on this matter so that we may answer. We are writing you shortly regarding the possibilities of streamlining the front of a 4 1/4 litre Bentley for his Lordship. "EWP{Mr Punt}" | ||