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).
Letter discussing ideas for articles, including the technical development of the Bentley and the Schneider Trophy engine, and describing a road test of a Mk V car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 160\5\ scan0272 | |
| Date | 7th April 1941 guessed | |
| 2. That I did not think of the subject first! I suppose there is nothing to add that would make up into an article for MOTOR SPORT? A variation might be to deal with the technical development of the Bentley from 1931 onwards, incorporating mention of the T.T. cars. Another theme I would like to cover is the story of the development of the "R" Rolls-Royce Schneider Trophy engine. This was done very fully, obviously from Rolls-Royce records, in "The Aeroplane" in, I believe, 1935 or 6. I have lost 3. my copy and the R.A.E. library here only keeps 'Flight', so I am wondering if you can suggest any means of getting the necessary information. I could do with either article for inclusion about May or June. I had the Mk V out again, as you know three weeks ago. This time she did 91 m.p.h. and showed very much improved performance. I did 100 miles in 1hr. 57 min, strictly observing every 30 m.p.h. limit, with ice on the road for miles and several hold-ups, and 8 miles of sheet pottering in Cheltenham. I am mentioning this in the March issue, and as I soundly beat a fast 500c.c. motorcycle I hope some guarded mention may | ||