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).
Outlining cost-reduction modifications for the 14 HP 'SILVER RIPPLE' model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0356 | |
| Date | 6th November 1943 | |
| 1022 TO; Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 2/h.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 6.11.43. 14 H.P. "SILVER RIPPLE". In reviewing the specification of this car, one feels one would like to make the following modifications to reduce cost : 1. Remove the servo and fit "Myth" brake operation. 2. Simplify the column by leaving all controls off it. 3. Fit a single-piece prop shaft. 4. Fit plain bearings in the lay-shaft of the transmission. In addition, Psn. would like, at the earliest possible moment, the drawings of the rear shock-absorbers, to see whether he can suggest any simplifications for the bits or their attachment, which look rather complicated. With regard to other points, we will cope with these as and when opportunity occurs. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||