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).
Mr. Rose Richards agreeing not to enter his 3½-litre Bentley in the Le Mans Contest.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\6\ 06-page155 | |
| Date | 1st May 1934 | |
| S/W....MGR. c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} --> Rs.{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary} Ply. [Handwritten Signature] [Handwritten: X453] C12/C1.5.34 You will be interested to know that in deference to our wishes, Mr. Rose Richards has kindly agreed not to enter the 3½-litre Bentley for the Le Mans Contest. We pointed out to him that although we knew he was only entering to qualify, at the same time the Bentley would possibly suffer in the eyes of the Public, in comparison with the cars specially built for racing purposes. C. | ||