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).
Requesting a licence for a new Bentley, detailing its specifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 138\3\ scan0364 | |
| Date | 23th February 1938 | |
| 1162 To D/L. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}4/MH.{M. Huckerby}23.2.38. 7.B.5. Will you please have a licence taken out for the new Bentley expiring Dec. 31st. particulars of which are as follows - Chassis No. 7-B-5. Engine No. Bore 3½" Stroke 4½" No. of cyl. 6 Body - Saloon 4 seater. Wings & body - Grey. Body makers - Park Ward. Registration No. RC.{R. Childs}5642. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||