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).
Proposing to build a new frame for a 4.B.50 chassis to accommodate an eight-cylinder engine.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\4\ scan0116 | |
| Date | 23th December 1938 | |
| 809a To Roy{Sir Henry Royce}/Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester}3/MH.{M. Huckerby}23.12.38. FRAME FOR 4.B.50. It is proposed to build another B.50, chassis to be known as 4.B.50. This is to have the eight cylinder engine, and therefore while in other respects being similar to previous B.50's it will have a bent front pan. The assembly numbers for this frame are FB.4511/12, to include 2nd. cross member as shown on PD.335. Will you please get this frame on order and urge its delivery as soon as possible. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester} | ||