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).
Modifications to the New Phantom chassis and their objectives.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\4\ scan0211 | |
| Date | 15th October 1925 | |
| To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} } FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} } c. to CJ. +8310 R2/M15.10.25. NEW PHANTOMCodename for PHANTOM I MODIFICATIONS. X. 8770 [struck through] X. 8980 [struck through] +8500 X. 8310 EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} is arranging modifications to the New PhantomCodename for PHANTOM I which consist of (1) the present frame drilled differently, (2) the present gearbox with modified suspension, (drawings of which were sent by AJS. over three months ago,) (3) the engine pushed further forward, and (4) a stepped dashboard, and the instructions will be ready in the course of a few days. The object of these modifications is (a) to obtain better support for the steering column, (b) to shorten the steering column, (c) to provide about 2" more body space with the same wheelbase, and (d) a larger dia. & fabric coupling. All these points are simple, sound, and necessary improvements, which should be embodied as quickly as possible. On this chassis we shall endeavour to provide an easier lubricating system, and possibly also we may be able to test the lighter front axle with more vertical king posts, which might be known as "the front axle with tubular ends". If you could push on with the gearbox mentioned above it would enable this modified chassis to be quickly on the road. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||