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 series classification and modifications for chassis No. 2-B-IV.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\2\ scan0129 | |
| Date | 18th July 1935 | |
| x/60 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/CEP. D/BP5/OG18-7-35 Re: Chassis No. 2-B-IV. -------------------- The following is extract of note from 'Cx{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager}' in regard to this car :- "The question of whether we give this chassis an 'A' or 'B' number really depends on whether the specification conforms to 'A' or 'B' series. Having been Bn{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}'s car, it is quite possible it was from time to time brought up to date, and I would therefore prefer to wait your further information on this before deciding whether it should be an 'A' or 'B' number. Would you please let me know as soon as you have the additional information you are seeking. Incidentally Works want ½ doz. Bentley cars to be specified by Sales for the purpose of fitting lead bronze bearings, and if this chassis has not already been equipped with lead bronze bearings it could be done while the car is at W. Having regard to this fact and to the work that is being done to the car, will you please let us know when we may expect to have it in London, as we may decide to use it as a second or emergency demonstration car if in performance it is better than B-52-BN{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} which we are at present using." Will you please say if it is possible for you to fit lead bronze bearings to this chassis. Please also advise us when you hope to have the car delivered. It will be noted that Sales Dept. are anxious to ascertain what series the chassis conforms to in order that we can suitably re-number it. Can you give us this information, please? We also have a list of the L.O.Ps and this we have sent to 'Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}' in order that he may assist us in supplying the type of chassis; so far he has not been able to do this. D/BP | ||