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).
Meeting minutes follow-up discussing updates on chassis, wheels, and various aero engine projects.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan239 | |
| Date | 24th May 1935 | |
| MATTERS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES - MARCH 9/35. (4) Worl/GR.{George Ratcliffe}24.5.35. CHASSIS. MINUTE 11. "Z" SERIES MODIFICATIONS. Automatic control to Shock Dampers, to be fitted after 5,000 miles. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} reports that 18-G4 car has now completed 5,000 miles in France with the shock absorbers as instructed for 'Z' Series. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} states that the first set has been fitted to 22-EX. MINUTE 12. ROAD WHEELS. Rudge Whitworth. Rudge Whitworth, Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} states, have supplied us with a further set of wheels to a modified design, and these will be fitted to the next Bentley car to go to France. AERO. MINUTE 13. 6 SPECIAL ENGINES. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} reports that no action is being taken with regard to the production of the 6 special engines, and in accordance with the Minutes of the Conference with Mr. Wood on May 8th and 9th, it was stated that the supply of these should be deferred. MINUTE 14. P.V. Engine. D.O. still working on drawings for this engine. Merlin. Rg{Mr Rowledge}'s Dept. giving this every attention. MINUTE 15. SPECIAL ENGINE. Of Kestrel size to develop 750 H.P. at 12,000 feet. This engine (EXP.IV.) complete awaiting test. MINUTE 16. GRIFFON. Fully-supercharged. Awaiting Test. MINUTE 17. GOSHAWK DEVELOPMENT WORK. Position generally. Rg{Mr Rowledge}/Tsm. states that programme has been submitted, and is now under consideration with the A.M. | ||