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).
Frontal appearance and various component specifications for model B.50.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\1\ scan0018 | |
| Date | 17th February 1938 | |
| To Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}.. from Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} c. to Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}/Std. 804 Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}1/N.17.2.38. Frontal Appearance - B.50. -------------------------- We send herewith PD.112 shewing the Frontal Appearance of B.50. Radiator. The interior is the same as B.3. but the top tank is raised 1.500 by increased matrix height. A scheme is in hand for the shirt and grill. Bonnet. A scheme is in hand for a Rover Type bonnet for B.50 and B.3. Dash. A scheme is being completed for a sheet metal dash solid with the body and rubber mounted on the frame for B.50 and B.3. Steering. This is B.3. rocked up 2.000 inches. Suspension. This is B.3. with the latest increased track of 57.000". The wheels are 16 x 7.000 Side Spare Wheel Carriers. Identical with B.3. but the centre of the wheel raised 1.000" Continued. | ||