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).
Clarifying that the first 15 Bentley cars are fitted with a new starter motor, despite other related parts not being standardised.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 62\1\ scan0231 | |
| Date | 9th February 1934 | |
| Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} [struck through] c. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst. [struck through] c. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} [struck through] WST 86134 [handwritten] BY.1/G.9.2.34. RE: FIRST 15 BENTLEY CARS - STARTER MOTORS. Referring to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst.3/MA.7.2.34. in order that no misunderstanding may arise we would like to remark that the longer drive and new clutch casing have not yet been standardised, B. series Bentley being the same as 'A', and with the exception of the 15 all Bentley chassis are fitted with the new motor. It was intended to make a changeover with the starter motor when the chassis became available, and Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst's note will obtain the necessary authority. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} [signature] | ||