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).
The bodywork's durability after 50,000 miles, noting issues with the Vanvooren seats.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\5\ scan0205 | |
| Date | 2nd June 1939 | |
| -7- Bodywork. This body was freer from rattles and creaks after 50,000 miles than the standard Bentley bodies have been after 15,000 miles tests. Detail troubles have been referred to Park Wards and the body has gone back to them for examination and overhaul. The bad feature was the seats. Vanvooren seats were made and fitted in Paris and Park Wards have examined them and are endeavouring to emulate their standard of comfort. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} | ||