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).
Special chassis feature requests for a customer's new Bentley Park Ward Saloon.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\2\ scan0034 | |
| Date | 18th May 1934 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}........from Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Copy to Lp.{Mr Lappin} Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}2/IH.18.5.34. re:- New Bentley for Lp.{Mr Lappin} I had a discussion with Lp{Mr Lappin} with reference to his proposed new car at Messrs. Park Ward's, and whilst the body will be bought through Sales most probably, I have promised to look after the job for him. Most likely he will accept a Standard Park Ward Saloon with a larger luggage container. The following are the special chassis features we would like:- (1) The battery and crossmembers moved back 2 inches. (Lp{Mr Lappin} tells me that the chassis has been fitted with this feature). (2) Side spare wheel carrier. (3) Outside petrol filler. (Lp{Mr Lappin} would like this because he does not like inside fillers and wants the added luggage space). Will you please tell us if you can fit these. Lp{Mr Lappin} tells us that you hope to let him have the chassis in about four weeks. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||