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).
Design position report for Bentley III and 4 1/2 Litre chassis modifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\1\ scan0040 | |
| Date | 19th January 1937 | |
| ITEM. (sheet 2) DESIGN POSITION. BENTLEY III CHASSIS. Mods. to box section frame. In hand. Radiator and Shutters. In hand. Layout of rear end of chassis. In hand. Full scale chassis arrangement. In hand. PRESENT 4½ LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS. Rearranged air intake pipe and air silencer - cylinder head with increased area inlet ports. Completed 1.12.36. Full Girling brake system applied to present chassis. In hand. Flat cam followers - investigation. Completed. Cheapened engine oil filler. In hand. Mod. to rear jack pad to suit thick leaf road springs. Completed 1.1.37. " " front " " " " ". Completed 1.1.37. Modified water connections to hot spots. Completed 12.1.37. Over-riders for stabilising bumper. Completed 19.1.37. Bonnet with Widney concealed hinge. In hand. Induction system for 4 port cylinder head. In hand. | ||