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).
Request to arrange a licence for a new experimental Bentley car from December 1st to December 31st.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 138\3\ scan0436 | |
| Date | 28th November 1939 | |
| 1162. To D/L. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}3/JH.28.11.39. Will you please arrange to take out a licence for a new exptl. car from Dec. 1st. to Dec. 31st. particulars are as follows :- Bentley chassis Engine No.B.80 No.1 Bore 3.5 inches. Stroke 4.5 inches No. of cyls 8. Body - Saloon Colour - Grey. Reg. No.7854. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||