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).
Failed near-side rear axle shaft on chassis B.43.CW, outside of its guarantee, with an agreed special price reduction.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\1\ scan0256 | |
| Date | 30th May 1938 | |
| 1245 Levallois Sr/VA5/ET.30.5.38 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............ By Copy to ........ Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} Re: CHASSIS B.43.CW - Mme LELAURIN. ----------------- Mileage: 35,075 Although the above car is out of the Guarantee, we think that we should let you know that the n/s rear axle shaft failed a short time ago. The failure occurred at the beginning of the splined portion (not near the threaded portion of the shaft). We reported the matter to "C" who agreed that we make a special reduction of 33 1/3% when invoicing the owner. Sr/VA. | ||