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).
Vehicle test report on a Bentley chassis detailing rattles, steering, braking, and ride quality.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 158\1\ scan0159 | |
| Date | 25th November 1937 | |
| RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 361 1339? GRX Tyre file K/S Lp.{Mr Lappin} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/DPB/25.11.37. BENTLEY. Chassis No.B.117.JY. We have tried the car with full complement of passengers - total weight 50-stone. (25-stone F.25.R). Petrol tank full. We could not make tyres foul on full lock turns, i.e.roundabouts or cornering. The rattle came from a loose stone guard on the O/S front wing and there was a rattle from the N/S rear wing. Steering is directional and is not appreciably heavier. The N/S rear brake was squeaking. Ride of car good with min.damping. On harsh side medium damping. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} G.W.H. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} You might wish to peruse. actually I can make off side tyre rub on wheel arch. self only in car. at minimum damping Lp.{Mr Lappin} 1/12/37. | ||