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).
Modifications for three standard F.2B series sports cars and referencing the 17-EX specification.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 70\1\ scan0011 | |
| Date | 16th January 1930 | |
| To Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} From Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} X 8774 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn{Mr Robinson}2/MJ.16.1.30. With reference to Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}/W.W.12/W14.1.30. The three sports cars mentioned by C were standard F.2B series cars with the following exceptions. High compression Head. (4.75 - 1) Stiffer road Springs. Hartford Shock absorbers in addition to hydraulics. 16 x 52 Rear Axle Ratio. Super Raked Steering Column. Altered Brake distribution. Stronger Clutch Stop Spring. Axle pivot lean 2½°. We send you a full specification of 17-EX the last of the sports cars to be made, which please return after perusal. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} | ||