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).
Design position report detailing the status of modifications for the Spectre and Wraith chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan106 | |
Date | 4th March 1935 guessed | |
ITEM (5) DESIGN POSITION SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS -- CONTINUED:-- Modified valve springs. In hand. Modified throttle controls. In hand. Gearbox:- Ball bearing mounting for constant mesh pinion. In hand. Modifications to clutch operating levers. In hand. Rear brake shoes - rolled steel section. Completed. Front -do- -do- Completed. Body brackets and mounting - 3rd car. Completed. Side spare wheel carrier - 4th car. In hand. WRAITH CHASSIS. Rear wheel and brake drum. In hand. Front wheel and brake drum. In hand. Rear shock dampers and stabiliser. In hand. Gearbox mods. to reduce the cost of manufacture. In hand. Rear axle tubes and driving shafts. In hand. Steering and front seat positions. In hand. Air intake silencer. In hand. | ||