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).
Confirming a recommendation for a gear ratio and weight reduction on a Bentley chassis for Mr. Noel Stewart.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\3\ scan0045 | |
| Date | 28th October 1933 | |
| Y7961 ->S/W....Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} --- C3/C28.10.33 Re Mr. Noel Stewart - Bentley. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}8/MJ25.10.33 We, of course, accept your recommendation in regard to the 11.45 gear ratio on this chassis, and will obtain his confirmation to leave the extra luggage carried off this body in order to save weight. C. | ||