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).
Visit report detailing the progress of coachbuilding work on several chassis at Park Wards.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\3\ scan0019 | |
| Date | 7th July 1936 | |
| FILE. V204 7.7.36. Visit to Park Wards. B-56-BN{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} chassis was delivered to Park Wards on Friday afternoon 3.7.36., delivery is promised for Wednesday the 15th, time to be obtained later. All the body alterations and modifications have been carried out including the fitting of stronger foot wells and rear seat cross member, a scuttle ventilation has also been fitted. Work was started immediately the chassis arrived. Bentley steel body. Work is progressing well, the shell is not yet together but most of pieces are made including the body bottom sides. P.W. will be ready for the chassis in 3 to 4 weeks time. 38-EX Steel Body Ph.III. The steel framework is going together well on the jig, and progress appears good, no date mentioned. 4 1/4 litre Bentley. No information could be obtained from P.W. or Mr. Archer, re the difficulty in braking and avoiding the steering column. No change other than the felt on the dashboard has been made. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/F.Dodd. | ||