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).
Design of rear shock dampers for the Bentley Ill.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\3\ scan0067 | |
| Date | 28th January 1938 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/SFS. Day EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/Mr. Bastow. C. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} BY.5/G.28.1.38. 2006 482 BENTLEY Ill. REAR SHOCK DAMPERS. Re: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Les.5/MCL.28.1.38. As the rear shock damper is not in itself a problem, while the front damper is, I do not think we should at this stage set out to design a damper for the rear spring, but fit either a standard Bentley or pro tem. the Armstrong, and await the verdict on the new front damper, which will have repercussions on the rear damper design. We have a great deal of work on hand in the Design Department at the moment, and EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/Bastow who would most efficiently do the design has some serious features to clear up in connection with the front suspension and steering lock, which need immediate attention. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} BY | ||