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).
Comparing seating dimensions and weight of a Bentley III body against a 3.5 litre Jaguar.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 126\5\ scan0039 | |
| Date | 17th March 1938 | |
| 1104 To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Ds. c. to Ds/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}15/JH.17.3.38. In a memo. from "G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} which the writer has, the seating dimensions were questioned with regard to the Jaguar and the first Bentley III body. We give below the comparisons. - 7.B.V. 3 1/2 Jaguar. Between the centre pillars........ 51" 51.75". Over the rear seat, between arm rests. 45" 45". The weight of the Jaguar is - lbs. Front 16 0 7 Rear 16 1 21. TOTAL 32 2 0 Complete with petrol, oil, water, no passengers. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||