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).
Broken slipper drive centre from a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley, urgently requesting advice as the issue is delaying a chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 85\5\ scan0040 | |
| Date | 31th July 1933 | |
| Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ✓ c.E.H c By c Won. from Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} X24T. Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}2/T31.7.33. 3 1/2 Litre Bentley - Slipper Drive. We have found a slipper drive centre broken on an engine in a chassis. The fracture you will see is at the base of the lugs securing the centre plate. The piece is sent herewith for your inspection. Will you please let me know immediately what you suggest should be done as it is holding up a chassis. Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} | ||