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).
16 modifications and readiness of the 12-EX Continental Phantom experimental car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65a\1\ scan0297 | |
| Date | 28th February 1928 | |
| To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c.c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c.c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c.c. to EY. X7720 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG28.2.28. 12-EX - CONTINENTAL PHANTOM. X8900C We anticipate this car will be ready to leave for France in about 10 days time. It is fitted with the following new parts :- (1) Central oiling scheme. (2) Stiffer crankshaft with 4" webs, standard rods. (3) Modified slipper wheel. (4) Modified oiling, doing away with grooves in bearings. (5) Pistons with standard rings. (6) Turbulent head, 4.25 compression ratio. (7) Lightened flywheel and serrated universal joint. (8) Narrower radiator. (9) Narrower hubs and wheels. (10) Side by side rear brakes. (11) Steering with .900 lead. (12) Rear wheel carrier and luggage grid. (13) Modified petrol tank. (14) Battery in frame. (15) Cast dash. (16) Rubber mounted engine feet. Since these modificationshave been fitted the car has not yet been on the road, but we anticipate it will be on test about the end of this week. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||