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).
List detailing the status and specifications of experimental cars, including Bentley and Silver Wraith models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\1\ scan0264 | |
| Date | 9th November 1938 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}. from Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} De. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} 1021 Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}31/N.9.11.38. List of Experimental Cars - B.3. B.50, & Silver Wraith. We give below a list of experimental cars of B.3. B.50 and Silver Wraith for which coachwork has been either delivered or instructed:- Car. Colour. Design No. Body. Remarks. 7.B.5. Grey Grey Leather. PD.20 4 Door Saloon. In use. 8.B.5. Shantung Red Leather. PD.98 4 Door Saloon. In use. 9.B.5. Blue Blue Leather. PD.206 4 Door Saloon. Delivery Nov. 12th.1938. 10.B.5. - PD.302 4 Door Saloon. Ordered 8th. Nov.1938. BENTLEY 50. 1.B.50. Black. PD.108 Six Light Saloon with division. In use. 2.B.50 Two shades of brown. None made. Four light saloon without division. Del: 13th.Dec. 1938. 3.B.50 Two shades dark green. PD.303 Four light saloon with division. Order:Nov.8th. 1938. SILVER WRAITH 80. 30.G.VI. Black. PD.298 Enclosed Limousine. Ordered Nov.8th 1938. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||