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).
Instructing to hold up production of specific Spectre and Wraith gearbox parts pending alterations.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 94\1\ scan0062 | |
| Date | 21th November 1934 | |
| 4694 328 To EY. and RMC. from HDY.{William Hardy} HDY.{William Hardy}1/HP.21.11.34. c.c. -Wcr. E.Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} -Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} GRY{Shadwell Grylls} SpectreCodename for Phantom III Gearbox. We shall probably require alterations to the 1st speed actuating pieces to increase the leverage and should be glad if you would hold up the following pieces until you hear further from us. The pieces for the third box may be already made in which case they should be fitted but it may be desired to replace them by modified pieces later. For boxes after the third, the pieces in question should definitely be held up. The following parts are affected:- 1st Speed Actuating Levers. G.81878/9. 1st Speed Fork. G.81892. Selector Rod. G.81747. Actuating Piece. G.81881. Change Gear Gate. Instructions for the Wraith for the same pieces should likewise be held up. HDY.{William Hardy} | ||