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).
Outlining the introduction and associated costs for the Bentley Overdrive Gearbox.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 86\4\ scan0157 | |
| Date | 15th January 1938 | |
| 228 To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} & Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} c.c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} & RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}2/WJ.15.1.38. BENTLEY OVERDRIVE GEARBOX. Regarding the introduction of the Overdrive Gearbox for Bentley Chassis, this can be introduced without Scrap on the 101st. Chassis in 'M' Series due to Test July 9th., 1938, providing all instructions are issued by Week Ending February 19th. The Factory Cost for producing this Gearbox is increased by approximately £2. 10 Od. per Chassis. The Tool Cost is estimated at £184. 0. 0d. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} | ||