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).
Scheme for the Bentley 111 front suspension, concerning upper triangle levers and shock damper mounting.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 100\1\ scan0065 | |
| Date | 30th November 1937 | |
| BX/MS. (crossed out) c. RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 200B DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}8/G.30.11.37. 4cpb. BENTLEY 111. FRONT SUSPENSION. Please receive herewith the following scheme:- F.CD.249 Upper Triangle Levers and Shock Damper Mounting. The above drawing shews a twin cylinder shock damper fitted on top of the frame. It is intended to turn the unit round complete to avoid handing the triangle lever forgings. Particulars of supporting brackets on frame to follow shortly. Advance prints of this have already been handed to F.{Mr Friese} Dept. to proceed with details of the casing and levers. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} NEGS | ||