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).
Brief description of the unique Chassis No. 14-EX with a Hooper enclosed limousine body.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65a\1\ scan0230 | |
Date | 6th January 1928 guessed | |
CHASSIS No. 14-EX EAC.No.7 Body fitted - Hooper enclosed limousine mounted on subframe. Brief description. Chassis 1" lower than present Phantom, semi elliptic rear springs, rear axle control similar to 20 HP, rear axle 20 HP. type with side-by-side rear brakes. Engine similar to Alpine Phantom. Cast dash board, rubber mounted engine feet, control to front axle, radiator with integral shutters, grouped instruments, and rear wheel carrier. It is not intended to produce any more of this type of chassis (only one has been made.) Car at present is being used by R.{Sir Henry Royce} at Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence. -------------------- Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||