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).
Parts and blueprint requirements for the 1st Bentley 50 frame.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 112\2\ scan0099 | |
| Date | 4th April 1938 | |
| To HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} c.c. Bv. c.c. HHC/CAN. c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} BY/HEB.{H. Biraben}1/WB.{Mr Brazier/Mr Bell}4.4.38. 827. BENTLEY 50. 1st Frame. FRAME AND FITTINGS - SEC : 7000 We herewith forward you two blue prints of each of the following parts required for the 1st Bentley 50 Frame :- FB.3564/5. Frame Side Member R.H. & L.H; 1 off each per chassis FB.3562. Cruciform R.H. Channel. 1 " per chassis. FB.3563. " L.H. " 1 " " " FB.3560. Bottom Stiffening Plate, Cross in Frame. 1 " " " FB.3561. Top Stiffening Plate, Cross in Frame. 1 " " " The holes shown on FB.3562/3 are similar to those instructed for Bentley lll and are subject to alteration to suit new gear box, brakes and pedals which are to be fitted to this chassis. BY/HEB.{H. Biraben} | ||