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).
Fitting of new Antimony/Lead weights to Bentley 'A' Type bumpers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\2\ scan0368 | |
| Date | 13th February 1937 | |
| F.J.H. The sooner the better Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1023 -BY/Cgh.{W Clough} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Mr.Hardy. ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/MS2/P.13.2.37. BENTLEY "A" TYPE BUMPERS. We are informed by Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. that after completing Order No. 24100 they will commence to fit 8% Antimony 92% Lead Weights. At present there are 171 bumpers outstanding. The first bumper fitted with these weights will be introduced on "L" Series Chassis. Please advise if you are in agreement. Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||