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).
The development and testing of the Bentley 50, Wraith, and other competitor vehicles.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\4\ scan0375 | |
| Date | 30th June 1938 | |
| -2- BENTLEY 50. T.B.50. General development of chassis (complete car). WRAITH. 24.G.6. } 25.G.6. } 26.G.6. } General development of chassis. 27.G.6. } 27.G.6. is allotted to Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} 28.G.6. } 29.G.6. } OTHER CARS. Packard 8-cyl. Aero transport car used for suspension investigation in connection with B.III and B.50. Oldsmobile 6-cyl. Engine and suspension investigation. 3 1/2-litre Jaguar. General investigation of chassis and body including performance and costing. Chassis unlicensed used as test rigs. Peregrine S.P.2. Braking friction tests. 30-EX. Gear box and axle tests. 5.B.IV. B.III axle and gearbox tests. Grey Coupe Body ex. stock B.56.BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} sold to E.R.Hall since last report. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||