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).
Letter discussing the progress of a Bentley streamlined car and its potential readiness for the Le Mans race.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\1\ scan0269 | |
| Date | 1st June 1938 | |
| 1245 Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby...........Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Showrooms Sr/Dn8/MLG.1.6.38 RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Dear "Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}", Re- Bentley streamlined car Thanks for your Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}3/R.30.5.38 regarding this car which, I am pleased to say, is advancing satisfactorily. I am note quite sure however whether it will be ready in time to drive about the time of the Le Mans race but will write you again on this subject very shortly and let you have the latest position. I have noted with interest your remarks regarding the spare wheels and the luggage accomocation and am pleased to read the news contained in the last paragraph of your memo. Yours sincerely W.A.Tu.S | ||