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).
Instruction to slow production on parts for the 'M' Series Bentley gearbox due to a potential overdrive introduction.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 86\4\ scan0154 | |
| Date | 3rd December 1937 | |
| 228 BY/CRL.{C. R. Lisson} c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} BY 6/N.3.12.37. Bentley - Gearbox Gears - 'M' Series. As there is a possibility of introducing the overdrive gearbox complete with gears for the second half of 'M' series, will you please arrange for the Works to be instructed to go slow with the parts affected. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||