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).
Instruction to bring the over-drive gearbox into production for the Phantom III chassis from the 101st 'D' series chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 94\2\ scan0271 | |
Date | 5th August 1937 | |
BY/TWD{T. W. D???Aeith} c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. RHO c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} 328 BY.7/N.5.8.37. Re: Phantom III Chassis - Gearbox. Kindly note it has been agreed to instruct the over-drive gearbox as at present fitted to the 32-EX. to be brought on production at the 101st. chassis in 'D' series. Will you therefore add the necessary particulars to the LOP. and issue the necessary instructions to all concerned. Will Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} please arrange to cancel existing material wherever possible. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||