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).
Breakage of 1500 lb. springs on the New Phantom steering and the development of a new design.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 68\1\ scan0176 | |
| Date | 1st October 1926 | |
| To Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} X4450 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/T1.10.26. NEW PHANTOMCodename for PHANTOM I STEERING. With reference to Hml3/W30.9.26. we are somewhat surprised at the reports on 1500 lb. springs breaking frequently, because we have recently completed a 10,000 mile test without any trouble. The reduction of stress of these springs, however, is under consideration and a new design is being got out to eliminate the trouble. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||