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).
Programme of work memo outlining the priority and development plans for various car models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 143\3\ scan0350 | |
| Date | 9th June 1940 | |
| Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Jmr. c. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} FILE 1204 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}22/ML.9.6.40. PROGRAMME OF WORK. With reference to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}4/JH.8.3.40. you have the cars in order of importance, i.e. Left-hand Silver Phantom, Ripplet and Rippletto. They should be treated in this order of urgency. The Rippletto and Ripplet between them should incorporate all the simplified parts that are under consideration for the rationalised programme. I do not think we need bother with the Cresta or Corniche at the moment, except to get a production specification for the Cresta. We are gradually being forced to the conclusion that we must have a wider brake drum on 8-cylinder cars and if Bastow can finish his scheme for these without great deal of trouble this should be done. The Corniche already has a production specification. As to incorporate the bent front pan and the short frame in the Corniche means certain modifications to the radiator and wings I do not think we can tackle this at the moment. We could, however, incorporate the cast-iron engine in the final production specification. Since we have a body section who are now concentrating on the Myth we must endeavour to keep pace with them on the chassis side of the job. The gearbox and axle for the Myth are in the happiest position; the front suspension and steering are the farthest behind; I do not think the engine will take long to complete. When we have done the Myth engine and finished off the marine units, I think we should transfer one or two men from this section to chassis work since we shall not require more than two men to deal with the 2-stroke project. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||