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 update on the Bentley V. model covering body orders, dimensions, and component specifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\2\ scan0305 | |
| Date | 14th November 1938 guessed | |
| -3- Bentley V.{VIENNA} Bodies. Of the four bodies outstanding two have been ordered, and delivery has been promised for Nov.22nd. for the first one and 2nd. Feb. for the second. The third body (Coupe) is about to be ordered and will be ready for delivery by the end of February. Handwritten: Release of material. Overall height of Car. The overall height of the B.II under full load conditions is 62.500" as compared with 63.000 for B.V. under similar conditions. Handwritten: Finished unloaded height not to exceed 1" more than BII Height of Rear Floor. The height of the rear floor from the ground under full load is: B.II. 18.575" to the sill. 10.425" " " well. B.V. 13.750" to flat floor. Type of Front Seat. Cox type seats will be fitted in 10.B.V. which will be ready early in February. Aluminium Panels & Wings. It is essential not to debit this car with extra weight, as to impair the maximum performance, and it is recommended these parts are used for production bodies. | ||