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).
Investigating the factory cost for Bentley Bonnet Top Plates.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\5\ scan0196 | |
| Date | 9th September 1937 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/STD. from G/Rb{R. Bowen} G/Rb.{R. Bowen}21/K/70/R.9.9.37. STD 1260 Holen Thru/STD Bentley Bonnet - Sec.5260. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/STD1/MH.{M. Huckerby}8937 In accordance with your request we have investigated the cost of the Bentley Bonnet Top Plates assembled with the top hinge and with stops fitted. The factory cost for the above is £2. 8. 10d. This does not include the number plate E4122, End Plugs E82824, Locating Piece EB85, and Thimble EB86, as agreed by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/STD. We have considered the top plates as being produced in 16 SWG in place of 13 SWG as at present on production. G/Rb{R. Bowen} ARK. | ||