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).
Outlining the future chassis programme, detailing plans for Bentley and Wraith models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\2\ scan0079 | |
| Date | 23th November 1938 | |
| [Handwritten annotation at top] 1260 [Signature] To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} re Chassis Programme. Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}17/E231138 [Handwritten, struck through] Copy to Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester} In order to make sure that we set out in the Minutes correctly what we discussed yesterday, I should like you to confirm that you agree that the programme is as follows, or tell me where it should be amended: E.V. Bentley Sports. B.50. Bentley ---- or Rolls-Bentley, irrespective of whether it is possible to sell at £950 or a little higher. Wraith of to-day to carry on for 2 or 3 years with modifications and improvements. [Handwritten in left margin] Wraith 80 +3" P.III replacement = B.50 frame lengthened to take body of same size as P.III Pullman. 8-cylinder engine, 5.6 litres. Aluminium type if tests prove satisfactory and as many rationalised parts as possible. [Handwritten in left margin] Wraith 60 Wraith replacement = B.50 frame lengthened to take same body xxx space as present Wraith. 6-cylinder high powered engine and as many rationalised parts as possible. [Signature across text] Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | ||