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).
Specifications for 'Myth' cars, sourcing of parts, competitor analysis, and bodywork decisions by Park Ward.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 144\2\ scan0089 | |
| Date | 25th June 1941 | |
| Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}3/SF.25.6.41 - 2 - Also the 2-litre 4-cylinder engine running in a Senior Range chassis. A full specification for the first two Myth cars was submitted, showing exactly what has to be made by HRS. and what bought out. They will be built with a Morris gearbox, Salisbury axle and Burman Douglas steering. Mr. pointed out that alternative cylinder head designs had been produced, and he was anxious that these should be manufactured and tested in parallel. Outside suppliers had already produced front and rear road springs, wheels, body hardware and bumpers, clutches, gearbox, steering, brakes, lamps and electrical equipment. A target date of August 31st was selected for the completion of the first car. SMALL CARS. It was agreed that a Continental small car, possibly a B.M.W. or Lancia Aprilla, should be bought to compare with the English small cars at present being run. PARK WARDS. In view of the destruction of the Corniche frame work, it was agreed that one of these bodies could not be built by Park Wards. It was therefore decided to go ahead with a lightened type of B.V. body, on the lines of 12.B.V, but incorporating all the latest improvements that have been developed on the Experimental B.V's, and as much of the Myth body hardware as possible. When circumstances permit, a drawing will be prepared of a Myth Coupe, with a view to Ward making one of these bodies. Bm. | ||