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).
Change in rear axle gear ratio for the Bentley 5 'A' Series 6 Corniche Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\3\ scan0248 | |
| Date | 7th July 1939 | |
| H.O.O.C. To: By/CRL{C. R. Lisson} By/RD Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Ds. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/GL{G. Linnett} HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} Les By/Ald.{F. Allwood - Experimental Design} BY/NS{Norman Scott}2/MG.7.7.39 BENTLEY 5 - "A" SERIES 6 CORNICHE CHASSIS REAR AXLE Kindly note we are now informed by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls} that the 12/41 ratio axle gears are not required. 11/41 ratio is to be used on all 6 cars. Will By/RD please issue revised instructions for Speedometers. BY/NS.{Norman Scott} NS{Norman Scott} | ||