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).
Scheme for a redesigned starting handle bearing and centre lamp bracket for Bentley 3 and 50 models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 113\5\ scan0071 | |
| Date | 8th September 1938 | |
| SY/MS C. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} VOID DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}15/G.8.9.38. 8B Z 9B 10B 11B un STD BENTLEY 3 and BENTLEY 50. FRAME. Have seen this. Front bracket only? Please receive herewith the following scheme :- hln 2B50 F.CD.844 Starting Handle Bearing and Centre Lamp Bracket. RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/SJJ The above scheme shews a sheet metal bracket to carry the front starting handle bearing and the centre lamp. The outer contour of the starting handle bearing has been simplified to assist in polishing. This is for use with the new frontal appearance, and is required for 3.B.5. With this scheme the tubular 1st. crossmember will not be required. A later scheme will be sent modifying the front bumper to suit. Please instruct experimentally. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||