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).
Comparing vehicle weights and providing feedback on a Bentley's design and ergonomics.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\4\ scan0138 | |
| Date | 10th December 1942 guessed | |
| that the 1939 alternative 4 S.U. carb layout might improve distribution. considers all these cars — except mercury much too heavy. Here are actual (November) wt-scale readings. Tanks full. Cadillac 2 tons 3 cwt 1 qr. Lagonda 1 ton 19 cwt 3 qr Alvis 1 ton 17 cwt 2 qr Bentley 1 ton 15 cwt 3 qr SS{S. Smith} 1 ton 13 cwt 2 qr (sister car of one sold JUNE) mercury 1 ton 8 cwt - (fixed head coupé) Rover "10" 1 ton 4 cwt 2 qr The doctor's chief criticism of your Bentley was its springing & bodywork. His feet are huge (size 11) so are his hands — surprisingly in one so successful as a bone specialist. The Lagonda driving position, hand brake separation & deep screen (on the coupé) decided him against your Bentley. naturally, he is interested in your post war I.F.S. & engine plans. | ||