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).
Request for a new experimental switchbox for a Bentley chassis, detailing the parts and intended chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 166\3\ img051 | |
| Date | 8th September 1937 | |
| To HPSc c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RC.{R. Childs} RC{R. Childs} 6090. BY/RD.3/B.8.9.37. BENTLEY SWITCHBOX. In order that we may introduce a new design of instrument board on the Bentley Chassis, will you please put in hand a Switchbox to LOP. DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}1470, blueprint of which is attached herewith. The parts constitute the standard 20/25 switchbox, with the exception of the length of flexible tube, which should be made up in accordance with DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}1469, blueprint of which is attached herewith. This experimental switchbox is wanted on chassis B.56.BN{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} now being re-bodied. BY/RD. | ||