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).
Design position report detailing the status of development items for the Spectre and Wraith chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan225 | |
| Date | 4th September 1935 guessed | |
| (4) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS (CONTINUED) Alternative rear gear box mounting for experiment. Completed 3.9.35. Modified silencer baffle. Completed 29.8.35. Modified wing stay fixing. In hand. Oil retaining device - crankshaft rear end. In hand. Sleeve to control tappet load on camshaft base circle. In hand. Sparking plug spanner. In hand. Final undershields. In hand. Alternative front gearbox mounting for experiment. In hand. General investigation of gearbox suspension with a view to decreasing gear noise. In hand. Cylinder head to suit two carburetter induction scheme. In hand. Thermostatically controlled bonnet shutters. In hand. WRAITH CHASSIS. Front wheel and brake drum. In hand. Rear shock dampers and stabiliser. Put aside. Steering and front seat positions. Put aside. Spring stop and modification to induction pipe heater. Put aside. | ||