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).
Weight analysis memo for an all-steel car body, model B.56.BN.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\3\ scan0231 | |
| Date | 26th November 1936 | |
| 258 To E/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}29/AP.26.11.36. We give herewith the weight analysis of B.56.BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} all steel body. Will you please note that this body after running 18,000 miles in France was returned to Messrs Park Ward for attention, and was strengthened up where necessary thus adding extra weight. Original weights. Complete car weight includes 18 galls,of petrol, oil, water, one spare wheel and accessories..............32c. 2q. 21bs.{A J. Barnes - Assistant Manager} Chassis weight includes petrol, oil, water, battery, and one spare wheel...23c. 2q. 8 lbs. Weight of body and extras.................. 8c. 3q. 22lbs. Extras include head lamps 22 lbs. Side and tail lamp..... 3 lbs. 2 Horns............... 8 lbs. Wiper.................. 5 lbs. Lucas Centre lamp...... 4 lbs. _________________ 42 lbs........... 1q. 14 lbs. Weight of coachwork..................... 8c. 2q. 8 lbs. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||