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).
Higher gear ratios for a Bensport car and requesting an altered 3rd gear ratio.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 86\4\ scan0041 | |
| Date | 26th January 1933 | |
| 8228. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}3/KT.26.1.33. Further to our conversation on higher gear ratios for Bensport, you will have seen a note from Hdy.{William Hardy} on the subject. We attach herewith the tracing showing his recommendations. Our temporary car will be satisfactory if we can get the altered 3rd gear ratio, and we should be obliged if you will get this instructed as soon as possible. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||