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).
Progress report on vehicle testing and modifications for Wraith and Bentley models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\2\ scan0154 | |
| Date | 26th February 1938 | |
| WRAITH - 4 - 2. 26-G-VI(15,000 miles car) - any matters concerning this car on test in France. Handwritten notes: INSPECTION LAMP ON DASH. Push on Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}'s Car. HIGHER AXLE RATIO STANDARDISED O Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}'s CAR TO HAVE LARGE REAR WHEELS ONLY PHOENIX BOX TO BE MADE TO GO INTO WRAITH BENTLEY 1. Overdrive Gearbox { - RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}6/MJ18.2.38, C2/C19.2.38 2. Modified camshaft { RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} is asking for the release of the overdrive gearbox, 10/43 axle, Girling rear brakes and improved camshaft. 3. 6-B-IV - any matters concerning this car on test in France not so far dealt with. 5. Axle Tube Failure (Report W.128) -ref.Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}2/AP26.2.38 6. Bumper Bar - ref.Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}2/AP26.2.38 | ||