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 particulars and distribution of streamline car bodies.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\1\ scan0336 | |
| Date | 7th November 1934 | |
| X204 To ..........From Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} C. to Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} HWS. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Dr. HWV Ldr Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}2/GC7.11.34. Re: STREAMLINE BODIES. We are bringing with us tomorrow, a drawing of the Park Ward streamline car which in outline, is the same as those which we have on order; a drawing of Mr. Fedden's car and one of our own Streamline Bentley. The weights below are particulars of the weight of Mr.Fedden's car. Car complete and full of petrol 32 cwt. 0 qrs. 20 lbs. Body and Accessories........ 8 " 3 " 20 " Complete Coachwork without Accessories....... 8 " 0 " 23 " Axle weights with car full of petrol. Front Axle.......... 14 " 1 " 21 " Rear Axle........... 17 " 2 " 27 " If you refer to the weights given in our report Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}3/GC.26.10.34. you will see that Mr.Fedden's car is 3 cwt. lighter than the Park Ward Olympia Show Streamline Bentley and that the whole of this 3 cwt. is in reference to the back axle, bearing out our remarks that if the body weights come out right, the weight distribution must do also. The body weight of our Streamline Bentley in Derby - B.23 AE is 7 1/2 cwt. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||