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).
Chassis development, body fitting for a 20HP model, and plans for an experimental Sports Car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5\2\ 02-page016 | |
| Date | 11th September 1925 | |
| EXPERIMENTAL REPORT Expt. No. X5830 REF Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}8/LG11.9.25. To DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}: from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X8980 X5830 We have a 20 HP! chassis ready to go to Messrs. Barkers for fitting on the Cabriolet body with the subframe mounting. We will send the car off as soon as we hear from you that everything is in order and that there will be no delay in fitting the body. We are very anxious to get the car back again as soon as possible because we have not a single 4-wheel brake 20 HP. car in the Experimental Dept. The chassis we are sending, besides having the wider dash and bonnet suitable for the subframe, has also the latest change speed and brake levers. As regards Mr. Royce's chassis. There is a big push being made on this - now that we have more or less decided on the steering, radiator etc., this chassis should be completed quickly. We are expecting to bring this chassis also 8-EX which is fitted with a Barker Saloon subframe, to WW. in a week or 10 days time. 8-EX car is going to France for a 10,000 miles test. With regard to the Sports body for the Phantom. As soon as we have got rid of 7-EX and 8-EX, we are seriously tackling the experimental Sports Car. We think your suggestions as regards modifications to the windscreen and wings will no doubt improve the appearance of the car. We are very anxious to get the experimental Sports contd :- | ||