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).
Chassis deflection due to front braking on Bentley and Spectre models, concluding the Spectre front end needs modifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\2\ scan0235 | |
| Date | 18th December 1934 | |
| X206 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. REFERENCE :- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}21/KW.18.12.34. Subject of Report:- Chassis Deflection due to Front Braking. Bentley & SpectreCodename for Phantom III. General Conclusions :- SpectreCodename for Phantom III Front End requires Design modifications. Copies of Report Circulated to :- E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} C. to Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Report to be noted for further action by :- Test carried out on :- Bentley Dump Chassis & SpectreCodename for Phantom III No. 2. By :- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Test No. Date :- 18.12.34. RR 2X (SOH) (63974 6-6-34) G.C.B. | ||