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).
Proposal to shorten the Bentley change speed lever based on owner feedback.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 131\2\ scan0178 | |
| Date | 28th May 1938 | |
| 1113 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} e.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}1/N.28.5.38. [Handwritten in red pencil: GRY{Shadwell Grylls} what is the material for Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}] BENTLEY - CHANGE SPEED LEVER. Whilst in Paris Sr. informed me that several owners had requested and had the change speed lever shortened by approximately two inches. They appreciated the increased clearance for entry and actually more so for getting out of the car. I was not able to try one as one was not available, but Sr. assured me the advantage. The extra load required to change gear was not objected to. Is it possible to adopt the idea to the new Bentley. GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||