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).
Status report on Silver Dawn, Bentley, and Wraith cars undergoing testing and development.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\1\ scan0043 | |
| Date | 30th August 1939 | |
| - 2 - HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}5/BA.30.8.39. Silver Dawn 60 32.G.VII. Specification for this new chassis to be issued. To be fitted with a cast iron 6 cylinder unit. BENTLEY CARS ON TEST. 7.B.V. - In shop for fitting of Two Leading Brake Shoes. 8.B.V. - On test, rebuild after 50,000 miles trials. Fitted with B.V.No.7 Unit. 9.B.V. - On test fitted with B.III.No.4 Unit. Roller Bearings replacing Ball Bearings fitted in the Rear Axle. 10.B.V. - On test fitted with production type of Rear Axle, fitted with B.III No.1 Unit. 11.B.V. - On test, fitted with 11 x 41 rear axle gears in S/ZNCR. fitted with B.80.No.3 Unit. 12.B.V. - On test fitted with Wraith Ripple No.2 Unit. All Ripple features, except the existing Bentley Bonnet, Radiator, and .04 thick frame. 14.B.V. - Now in the shop for rebuild after accident in France. To be completed as soon as possible - W.III.No.10 Unit. 6.B.IV. - On test for general development. Fitted with B.24 Unit. WRAITH CARS ON TEST. 25.G.VI. - On test for general development, fitted with W.III. No.8 Unit - Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}'s car. continued. Remarks. Anticipate passing to test 30.8.39. Rear Brake Drums to be changed at the first opportunity. Clutch Servo Mechn. to PD.431 to be tried out on this car. Fitting Cards issued. All details completed with the exception of Gears. | ||