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).
The creation of the Spectre Catalogue, referencing drawings from the 40/50 HP Catalogue and a deadline.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 4\1\ 01-page387 | |
| Date | 18th June 1935 | |
| S/W. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}...from Bkl. X300 Bk{A. Birkett - Commercial Manager}1.1/18.6.35. SpectreCodename for Phantom III Catalogue. I should like you to spare the time to read the first paragraph of my memo Bk{A. Birkett - Commercial Manager}1.3/20.5.35 and the pages from the existing 40/50 H.P. Catalogue and let me know whether any drawings used in the latter could be utilised in the new Catalogue. We have made the drawings of the front suspension and both sides of the engine. I would also draw your attention to Bk{A. Birkett - Commercial Manager}1.5/5.6.35 in which I ask for a plan view of the chassis and raised the question of the exhaust manifold. The preparation of these drawings take, as you can readily understand, a considerable time, and until they, and all other drawings are passed, we cannot even begin to lay out the catalogue, the printing of which is a job that cannot be rushed. If it is to be ready by October 1st, then there is no time to lose. Bkl. | ||