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).
Meeting notes discussing Bentley model updates regarding the overdrive gearbox, camshaft, chassis series, and the Bentley III.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\2\ scan0161 | |
| Date | 2nd March 1938 | |
| - 6 - BENTLEY 1. Overdrive Gearbox and Modified Camshaft It was agreed to issue standardisation sheets at once for the release of the overdrive gearbox, the IO/43 axle, Girling rear brakes and improved camshaft On the question of the overdrive gearbox being introduced at the 51st chassis in "M" series instead of the IOIst, it was felt that this differs essentially from a similar request made by S. in relation to the P.III. The matter is being closely investigated and will be reported upon at the interim meeting on Monday next. 2. "NW{N. Walker - Patents}" Series Material In view of the situation now as regards output, the Works are asked to state when it would be necessary to order fresh material for this series. 3. 6-B-IV Reference was made to the engine stopping unless mixture strengthened in conditions of snow and ice. This matter was not regarded as a serious one to overcome and should only happen on very rare occasions. BENTLEY III 1. The first car is already on the road and some modifications are now in hand for the springing, steering and other features as the result of the first test. 2. New Design of Bonnet Louvres This has not progressed very far yet. By, however, has the matter in hand. | ||