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).
Weight analysis of the 12.B.V. body and chassis, detailing components and comparing figures with Park Wards.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\5\ scan0197 | |
| Date | 22th June 1939 | |
| Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}9/JH.22.6.39. Weight Analysis of 12.B.V. body & Chassis. c. qrs. lbs. Complete weight of car including petrol, oil water, tools, 1 spare wheel, front bumper, semi-floating axle.................. 33 0 21 Complete chassis weights including petrol, oil, water, front bumper, battery, 1 spare wheel ............................. 24 2 1 Chassis Extras Rear bumper 24 Tools & brace. 12 Horns. 9 Lamps. 24 Starting handle. 3 ____________ 72 lbs. Coachwork extras. Seapak 6 lbs. ____________ 78 lbs. 2 22 Complete Coachwork. together with wings mats etc - 7 3 26 This coachwork weight is our figure but Park Wards are only 1 lb. out in their gross weight. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||