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).
List of non-standard features for the 39-EX chassis built for Mr. Fairey.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\6\ scan0249 | |
| Date | 12th May 1938 | |
| W/S. Cx.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}7/R.12.5.38. 39-EX CHASSIS FOR MR. FAIREY. The main non-standard features of this car are:- Chassis. (1) Wraith wheel movement becomes standard at 1 in E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} (2) Thinner section frame. (3) Wraith steering giving reduction in weight. (4) Overdrive gearbox becoming standard at 86 in D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} This box has done 14,000 miles. (5) Combined hand & foot brake. (6) Pressure cooling radiator. (7) Lockheed Jacks on lower suspension triangles. (8) High Speed Fan. Engine. (1) 1 1/2 speed dynamo. (2) New type tappets on which we want experience. (3) 6.5 Compression Ratio. (4) Magnesium clutch pit and bottom half. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||