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).
Design position report detailing the status of various modifications and schemes for the Bentley Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\1\ scan0002 | |
| Date | 12th November 1936 | |
| ITEM DESIGN POSITION. BENTLEY CHASSIS. Improved oil suction strainer. Completed 26.10.36. Schemes to modify rear wheel drivers. Completed. Improved front stabilising bumper, improved fixing for weights. In hand. Adjustable side steering tube, improved scheme. In hand. Mod. to facilitate removal of petrol pump. Completed 2.11.36. Cylinder head deturbulated and with increased area inlet ports. Completed. Bentley III - Arrangement of chassis with torsion bar front suspension. In hand. " " Flexible front engine mounting. In hand. " " Torsion bar front suspension. In hand. " " Front crossmember, steering lever pivot, bearings etc. In hand. " " Rear brake linkage (Girling). In hand. " " Triangle levers and yoke piece (to suit Girling brakes). In hand. " " Girling brakes on rear axle. In hand. " " " " "front wheels. In hand. " " Steering linkage. In hand. " " Box section welded frame. In hand. Exhaust pipe connecting clip. Completed 12.11.36. | ||