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).
Sharing Mr Railton's glowing feedback on a Bentley's speed and performance on the track.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\1\ scan0068 | |
| Date | 18th April 1934 | |
| (17961) To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} re Bentley Referring to your memo Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}12/E.17.4.34 concerning Major Kennedy's impressions of the Bentley, I had a letter from Mr Railton, concluding with the following paragraph:- "I had the pleasure of trying a Bentley on the Track the other day and was amazed by its ultimate speed. It was certainly without exception the best car I have ever been in in my life.". E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} E.8/HP.18.4.34. | ||