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).
Non-standard fitting of Smith's Jackalls due to their weight impacting the Bentley's performance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 139\2\ scan0383 | |
| Date | 13th November 1935 | |
| -2- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}21/KW.13.11.35. As we have pointed out, if a customer insists on 4 wheel Jacks, Smith's Jackalls can be fitted. We do not recommend them as standard because the Bentley sells on its performance, which is dictated by its power weight ratio, and on this class of car we cannot afford to carry 1/2 cwt. of jacks about. As soon as we have found something to deal with Mr. Arnold's specific complaint we will let you know. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||