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).
Comparison of chassis weights for the 25/30 and Wraith models, noting the weight of the standard front bumper.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 100\3\ scan0071 | |
| Date | 14th November 1938 | |
| -7- Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester}1/HR.14.11.38. 25/30 AND WRAITH CHASSIS WEIGHTS. Wraith chassis weight complete with: water, oil throughout chassis, 5 wheels, and Tyres, Side Spare Wheel Carrier, Battery, Petrol (18 galls.), Headlamps and Horns, but without Front Bumper, tools and spares.... 3089 lbs. 8 ozs. = 27 cwt. 2 qrs. 9 lbs. 8 ozs. N.B. Front Bumper is standard equipment on Wraith. but NOT on 25/30. It weighs 24½ lbs. 25/30 chassis weight complete with: water, oil throughout chassis, 5 wheels and tyres, side spare wheel carrier, battery, petrol (18 galls.), headlamps and horns, No front bumper, tools, or spares... 2918 lbs. = 26 cwts. 0 qrs. 22 lbs. Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester} | ||