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 to obtain a license for a new experimental Bentley, detailing its specifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 138\3\ scan0419 | |
| Date | 20th May 1939 | |
| 1162 D/L. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}6/JH.20.5.39. Will you please take out a licence expiring Dec. 31st. for a new exptl. Bentley, particulars of which are as follows:- Chassis 11.B.V. Engine No. B.80 No.3. Bore 3¼ inches. Stroke 4½ inches. No. of cyls. 8. Body by Park Ward. Saloon. Colour - all grey. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||