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).
Approval to proceed with finishing the Experimental Spectre 33-EX car in two shades of red with red leather upholstery.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\1\ scan0183 | |
Date | 18th July 1935 | |
SECRET L304 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Copy to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hn.{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders}19/MK.{R. E. B. Meade-King} 18.7.35. Experimental SpectreCodename for Phantom III 33-EX. Your Ref: Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}15/KW.17.7.35. In view of what you write, we have told Park Ward to go ahead with the finishing of this car in two shades of red with red leather upholstery. Hn.{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders} | ||