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).
The Spectre rear brakes and axle arrangement.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\4\ scan0001 | |
| Date | 11th May 1934 | |
| x444 306 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} C. WOT. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hoy. RMG. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}4/HP.11.5.34. SpectreCodename for Phantom III - Rear Brakes. Herewith is N. Sch.4045, arrangement of near Brakes on Rear Axle. Information as to the axle tubes, driving shafts, etc. has already been sent. The differentials and pull rods mounted on the axle are following immediately. The wheels shewn are 17" and the brake drums are pushed as far into the wheels as possible. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||