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).
Order of R.B.1659 Damping Springs for the Bentley Chassis Spring Drive.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 85\5\ scan0064 | |
| Date | 16th February 1934 | |
| c.c. Ha/Gry{Shadwell Grylls} c.c. W/MC X2457 BY/C31/EH.16.2.34. Re Bentley Chassis - Spring Drive - Section SC20. Please receive herewith the following tracing for issue to the departments concerned. R.B.1659 Damping Spring. Will you please order 2 gross of the above springs as soon as possible, in accordance with Mr.Bailey's instructions. The above spring has been produced to Mr.Maddocks request, on account of the difficulty experienced in obtaining the Bentley leading with the 20/25 HP. springs, the latter being practically choc before the loading is obtained. The springs should be handed to Hx. for his use at present. BY/CB. | ||