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).
Performance report on Demonstration Saloon B.82.MR, detailing engine check, speedometer accuracy, and rear axle replacement.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\2\ scan0253 | |
| Date | 1st February 1939 | |
| 260² W/S - Bly.{B. W. Bleaney - Bentley Sales} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}9/JH.1.2.39. re Demonstration Saloon B.82.MR. This car had a better performance than B.2.MR. when it arrived, we have checked up the engine and it is quite up to standard, we have therefore not been able to increase its performance. The speedometer on the car is only 1 mile fast at 60 m.p.h. and only 2 miles fast at 100 m.p.h. the errer being on the small side. We agree with Mr. Crawford that the rear axle is not up to standard for quietness and it has therefore been changed. The car will meet Mr. Gray as arranged in your memo. at 4.45 p.m. Wed. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||