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).
The testing of a new Bentley radiator grille.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 87\1\ scan0062 | |
| Date | 10th May 1934 | |
| x240 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT REFERENCE :-Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Std.2/WA.{Mr Wallis}10.5.34. Subject of Report :-Testing New Bentley Radiator Grille. General Conclusions :- This grille reduces the radiator efficiency too much. Copies of Report Circulated to :- Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}, Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}, E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}, By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}, Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}, Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}, Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Report to be noted for further action by :- Design Department. Test carried out on :- Brooklands. By :- S.Steadman. Test No. Date :- RR 2X (20m) (60708 6-3-34). G.C.B. | ||