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).
Secret memo regarding the experimental testing and design observation of a Park Ward all-steel body.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\1\ scan0173 | |
| Date | 4th July 1935 | |
| R +304 QRY. Please note Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} E.3/HP.4.7.35. c. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} JLE.{J. Lee Evans - Chassis Test Manager} LA.{L. A. Archer} E/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} re Park Ward All Steel Body. SECRET. We have arranged with 'C' that the above shall be sent up to Derby for experimental test and design observation. We want to know all about the characteristics of this body and to examine the structural details. It is also possible that some changes will be necessary in the latter before it can be made to stand up to a durability test. In the meantime Park Ward's are still carrying out a few experiments themselves but will be clear in a few days. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||