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).
Specification sheet for the Bentley 'Chaser' model, detailing components and modifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\4\ scan0118 | |
| Date | 29th December 1938 | |
| 800a To EFS. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester} c. Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} c. Dr. c. Sy/Ms. c. Sy/Cal.{Mr Calvert} c. Sy/Web. c. Sy/Ja. c. Sy/Cs. c. Sy/Rh.{R. Hollingworth} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester}11/MH.{M. Huckerby}29.12.38. SPECIFICATION FOR 4.B.50. BENTLEY "CHASER". Herewith a specification for 4.B.50, Bentley" Chaser." This incorporates a B.50 frame but with a bent front pan, and the 8-cylinder engine. GEARBOX. No.7 B.V. box to be instructed shortly by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cry. with all the latest mods. PROPL. SHAFTS & UNIV. JOINTS. GCB.106; (length to suit). REAR AXLE. FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}312. 11/41 ratio (to be superseded later be semi-floating version of P.lll axle). FRONT HUB. A.C. bearings in front hubs. REAR SPRINGS & FITTINGS. as J.B.50. ROLL ROD. Front BESA/576 as J.B.50. FRONT SUSPENSION. As J.B.50 except lower triangle lever to FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}229 (Larger spring base). | ||