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).
Serious engine failure in Bentley Saloon No. B-2-LS while on loan.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\2\ scan0241 | |
| Date | 12th July 1938 | |
| To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} From Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} 200 260 Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}22/KW.12.7.38. Re Trials Bentley Saloon No. B-2-LS. I expect you will have heard of the unfortunate mishap to this car; i.e., serious engine failure whilst on loan to Mr. Sherren of "The Motor". The car I understand is being collected to-day from Stony-Stratford. Will you please have the failure carefully examined, and a report sent as soon as possible. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | ||