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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).
List of components and instructions for the BENSPORT project, detailing parts for Derby and Peregrine.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 3\4\  04-page092
Date  9th September 1932
  
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R.{Sir Henry Royce} FROM DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
DAL/M3.9.32.

C. to SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} WDR. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} re. BENSPORT.

We believe that Derby have received from us instructions for the following sections.

(1) Frame side members, dumb irons, spring brackets and shackles, crossmembers 1, 2, battery, 3, and front, step irons, wing stays and body brackets.
(2) Bonnet (for Derby to set out.)
(3) Petrol tank & fittings, and filler height (Peregrine).
(4) Battery & Box (Peregrine).
(5) Rear axle box and axle tubes, brake drums and hubs complete.
(6) Front axle, brakes, and wheel hubs.
(7) Cross steering tube (Peregrine).
(8) Head lamp brackets.
(9) Clutch.
(10) Propeller shaft & universal joints (Peregrine).
(11) Steering column & box (Peregrine).
(12) Exhaust swan neck (Peregrine).
(13) Scuttle isolation.
(14) Two experimental bodies (saloon almost ready for delivery).
(15) Dummy chassis, bonnet, & radiator (built by Park Ward).
(16) Front springs & fittings.
(17) Rear springs and fittings.
(18) Starting handle.

and subject to E's confirmation, the following sections:
(a) Engine complete (Peregrine).
(b) Supercharger & drive.
  
  


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