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).
Confirmation of agreed bodywork modifications, including moulding, screen capping, and a rear number plate design.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\2\ scan0028 | |
| Date | 19th May 1939 guessed | |
| -5- We also confirm that it was agreed we should fit a super-imposed chromium plated moulding. A further new fitment should be a new screen capping, removing the defroster ducts. Production Rear Number Plate etc. Mr.Ward agreed to supply us with a full size tracing of the rear end of the production B.5. body shewing the boot lid{A. J. Lidsey} hinged down, and a Cornercroft combined number plate with full bumper. The lid{A. J. Lidsey} should be folded down to such an angle that the car will comply with the latest Ministry of Transport regulations for rear number plate visibility when the lid{A. J. Lidsey} is used for carrying luggage. | ||