Rolls Royce & Bentley BOOT Contents

ROLLS ROYCE and BENTLEY 1956 thru 1965 BOOT CONTENTS

This is not another Earth changing subject, however there has been some confusion, even by long time owners.

1956-1959 6 Cylinder:
There is no cover on the spare tyre
The chrome kinsman pump is clipped just under the spare tyre
The jack is clamped with a leather strap; that is clipped to the boot floor. There is a leather piece that snaps, to secure the handle.
The 2 piece Britool, wheelbrace (lug wrench), is clipped to the boot floor in front of the jack.
The rubber bezel torch (flashlight) is clipped to the left side of the spare cover.
The tool tray is the same for lhd and rhd chassis..
Next to the tool tray is a brass tecalemit grease gun, on LHD CARS ONLY!!
I do not have a clue what RRMC was thinking, regarding RHD cars!!!
The front band tool, was a dealer provided item, and not included.
Some early chassis have spin on hubcaps which require the hex hubcap tool.

1960-1962 8 Cylinder, single headlight (S/C II, and S2):
There is no cover on the spare tyre, for early chassis. Later models had a cover attached with 2 spring pins.
The chrome kinsman pump is clipped just under the spare.
The jack is clamped with a leather strap; that is clipped to the boot floor. There is a leather piece that snaps, to secure the handle.
The 2 piece Britool, wheelbrace (lug wrench), polished steel, is clipped to the boot floor in front of the jack.
The rubber bezel torch (flashlight) is clipped to the left side of the spare cover.
The tool tray is different for lhd and rhd chassis. (refer to my tool blogs)
Next to the tool tray is a Front Band Transmission tool, on LHD CARS ONLY!!
I do not have a clue what RRMC was thinking, regarding RHD cars!!!
I am unsure if one was provided.
ALSO: some chassis have single tail lenses, as the 6 cylinder; some have the later 2 piece type. I can find no pattern, by date or other method.

1963-1965 8 Cylinder, double headlight (S/C III, and S3):
There is a cover on the spare tyre,
The chrome kinsman pump is clipped just under the spare.
The jack is clamped with a leather strap; that is clipped to the boot floor. There is a leather piece that snaps, to secure the handle.
The 2 piece Britool, wheelbrace (lug wrench), is clipped to the boot floor in front of the jack.
The rubber bezel torch (flashlight) is clipped to the left side of the spare cover.
The tool tray for lhd has a rubber plug for the unnecessary pre-focus bulb.
Next to the tool tray is a Front Band Transmission tool, on LHD CARS ONLY!!
I do not have a clue what RRMC was thinking, regarding RHD cars!!!
I am unsure if one was provided.

NOTE some coachbuilt cars have different tool trays, and different jack clamps.
Especially the wonderful Radford, and the elegant James Young.

If you have any questions on the restoration of the jack, other tools or the always fun Kinsman pump; contact me. I always enjoy sharing the fun and excitement, that usually includes a few surprises.

While I am on the boot subject—
Please read other blogs about my accessory kits:
A detail bag, emergency repair, the First Aid kit,
And the all important matching picnic basket,
Just waiting for the tasty tempenades, pestos, infused olive oils, Balsamic vinegars, Dip-N-Toss, and the exotic flavoured sea salts and peppers supplied by The Posh Gourmet.
THE PERFECT detail to make every touring event special!!!