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).
Coachwork specification for an Enclosed Limousine, Silver Wraith 60.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\1\ scan0119 | |
| Date | 7th June 1939 guessed | |
| COACHWORK SPECIFICATION. Enclosed Limousine, Silver Wraith 60 - 31.G.V11. Chassis. Wheelbase 11' 1". Same chassis as 30.G.V11 except that the radiator is moved back 5.250". Wheels 16" rims and 7.5" tyres, pressed steel. One spare wheel on offside. Untarnishable finish. For all particulars see drawings called for by Mr.Draper. Body. Enclosed Limousine see PD.447. The body is a replica of that for 30.G.V11. see PD.298. Shell Construction. Body shell to be constructed of wood and panelled in aluminium. Same pillar and rail sections to be used throughout as on 26.G.V1. Rear wheelarches to be of sheet steel. Rear seat squab board to be plated to arches and crossmember to take the load of the transverse stays to the body. All ironing to be carried out by sheet steel flitch plates. All contact faces of body joints to have greased paper inserts. Panelling. Alum 16.S.W.G. except in such places where it is considered possible to use 18.SWG - Quirks at base and top of screen pillar. Front Wings. Shape as drawn on PD.447 and PD.444 not so bull-nosed as on 30.G.V11. Rear Wings. Shape as drawn on PD.447. Stone Shields. Latest approved pattern. Doors. To be as thin as 26.G.V11. Everall locks with private lock to one door. Front door hinged on centre pillar and rear door on rear pillar by outside hinges and with stainless steel pins. Rubber top and bottom stops with latest approved check straps. Interior plate carrying window lift to be of sheet alum. Latest B.5. type of standard ventilator with metal seal to front doors. Quick-lift handle to driver's door. Glass Lancegaye toughened 3/16". Interior handles to be on lock spindles. | ||