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 of design specifications and progress updates for models 2.B.50 and the Silver Wraith (30.G.VI).
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\2\ scan0380 | |
Date | 18th July 1938 | |
-2- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}1/MH.{M. Huckerby}18.7.38. 2.B.50. As 1.B.50 except for:- (1) Frame with heavy gusset - details ready. (2) 56 x 2¼" rear springs - being detailed. (3) Rear spring brackets for 59" track - layout just begun. (4) Side wheel carrier - as 8.B.V. moved out 1½" and up 1" - drawings not yet made. (5) Jacking as 9.B.V. (6) Small mods. applicable as 9.B.V. (7) 9/37 axle gears. 30.G.VI. (Silver Wraith). (1) Frame - As 2.B.50. but 3" longer. (2) Rear springs - as 2.B.50. (3) Spring brackets - As. 2.B.50. (4) Radiator - Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} has design in hand. (5) Bonnet - not started. (6) Side wheel carrier - As for B.III, but moved out 1½" and raised 2". Details required. (7) Hydraulic front brakes - design required - not started. (8) Longer pieces - Details required of prop. shaft, silencer brake rods etc. Continued. | ||