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).
Specification document for the first experimental B.50 car, detailing required designs and parts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\2\ scan0303 | |
| Date | 24th February 1938 | |
| To Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} c. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. Hdy.{William Hardy} c. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. RPS. 104L4 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}4/WH.24.2.38. 800 1-B.50. We wish to give to HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} as soon as possible a specification for the first experimental B.50 car. After discussing with Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} the position of various parts such as the frontal appearance, the position seems to be :- Designs wanted for - (1) Sheet metal dashboard. (2) Bonnet and side strips. (3) Radiator Shell. (4) Pedals and Cap plate. (5) Rear engine mounting. (6) Tank with no top fittings. (7) Exhaust swan neck. (8) Steering support on scuttle. Details can now be made for - (a) Frame and frame drilling. (b) Pendulum lever. (c) Prop shaft and centre bearing support. (d) Radiator with 1 1/2" more in matrix. (e) Rear springs. (f) Side wheel carrier with head raised 1". (g) 6" in Exhaust system, brake rods, petrol and bijur piping, wiring etc. Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} | ||