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).
Status report on Bentley 'V' chassis builds, detailing completions and a list of outstanding parts for specific chassis numbers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\2\ scan0107 | |
| Date | 20th October 1939 | |
| (1) 400 BENTLEY 'V' CHASSIS - Position 20.10.39. Handwritten: (Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}) Handwritten: 4 Completed Cars in England. (Built 25 - of which 10 have been despatched) Handwritten: & Not despatch that have gearbox Handwritten: 1 Corniche complete in England Chassis No. Despatched. Position. B-12-AW 21-8-39 FRANCE. ✓ INCOMPLETIONS:- Litre Gauge for 22 Gallon Tank, Brackets for Marchal Headlamps, Petrol Tank Gauge Unit, Front Wing Stays & Fittings, Ferodo Strips for Bonnet Plates, Wheel, Nuts, Dip stick for Gear Box, Balancing Material, D.W.S. Portable Jack, Jacking Attachment Brackets Etc. B-10-AW 23-8-39 FRANCE. ✓ INCOMPLETIONS:- Near Side Wheel Carrier, Connections for Airvin Heater, Front Wing Stays etc, Litre PETROL Gauge for 22 Gallon Tank, Brackets for Marchal Headlamps, Centre Bolt, Disc & Well Iron. Dip Stick for Gear Box. Balancing Material, Wheel Nuts, 22 Gallon Petrol Tank Gauge Unit. D.W.S. Portable Jack & Jacking Attachment, Brackets etc. contd. | ||