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).
Completion of B.V. chassis for sale, including a Corniche model and arrangements with coachbuilder Park Ward.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\2\ scan0134 | |
| Date | 20th March 1940 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/LA.{L. A. Archer} Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}13/E1440 Completion of B.V. Chassis for Sale. Referring to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}9/ML.20.3.40. I agree to one Corniche model being completed and going to France provided that it can be sent to France under present conditions and provided Sr. can get the coachwork completed. I have asked C. to obtain further information on these two points. I note that you can build up a further 5 standard chassis on the lines indicated. I have spoken to Archer about Frame No: 16 which I could not understand and gather that this is a completed chassis which for some reason or other has not been given a number. I have asked him to have this done and I have asked C. then to have a body fitted. There will be no need, as far as these extra chassis are concerned, to tell Park Ward to build up more of the all-steel bodies because we want to use up 6 wood and aluminium bodies which were constructed for the Show when we knew that the all-steel ones would not be ready in time. These bodies are made and we have had to pay Park Ward quite a substantial amount on account so we want to use them up. I note Archer has been asked to submit a programme of when he thinks the further chassis can be completed. Please ask him to send this direct to C. with a copy to me. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | ||