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).
Specification of coachwork for a Silver Dawn 80, chassis 33.G.V11.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 119\4\ scan0201 | |
| Date | 21th June 1939 guessed | |
| SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK FOR 33.G.V11.- SILVER DAWN 80. Four Door, Four Light Saloon with Division. Chassis. 10' 10" wheelbase, with radiator and bonnet of 30.G.V11. Wheels 7 x 16 steel. One spare wheel on offside. Coachwork. Four Door, Four Light Saloon with Division, see PD.463. The interior dimensions of this body have been made the same as those of the B.50 mock-up. Construction. Body constructed in wood and aluminium based on the original Bentley construction. This is now justified in view of the immensely increased frame rigidity. Front Wings. Alum, same as 30.G.V11. Rear Wings. Alum, same as 30.G.V11, filler in nearside rear wing. Stone Shield. Latest approved pattern. Doors. To be as thin as possible. Front doors hinged on centre pillar, and rear door on rear pillar, all by external hinges with stainless steel pins. Interior handles on the lock spindle. Quick-lift lever control to the driver's window. All windows of Lancegaye glass 3/16" thick. Everall locks, private lock to nearside doors. B.5. type ventilators. Screen. To open and of Triplex glass 3/16" Laminated with central control. To be free from flap when open, with re- inforced frame and hinges. Sunshine Roof. Of the latest pattern, special precautions to be taken to avoid leakage of water, wind noises and rattles. | ||