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).
Progress report from July 1940 detailing the status of various automotive and armament projects.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 133\4\ scan0185 | |
| Date | 30th July 1940 | |
| Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}2/JH.30.7.40. Progress Report July 29th. 1940. Work in Hand. PL.35 ¼ scale of chassis. Rippletto - in hand Cyliner Head. Myth - 90% Vertical Drive to Distributor. Myth. - 90% Crankcase, crankshaft & Bearings. Myth. - 75% Front of engine (Alum wheelcase) Myth - 90% Front of engine (Sheet metal wheelcase) Myth - abandoned Lockheed front and rear brakes Rippletto - 50% Handbrake linkage Rippletto - 50% Sheet metal sump Myth - 50% ¼ scale layout of bonnet & radiator Rippletto - 50% Q.PL.106 Simplified elevating Oerlikon Mounting Naval Gun. - 40% Q.PL.107 Revised Gun Crew Position ¼ scale Naval Gun 70% PL.287 Revised lower half of radiator - Silver Wraith - 90% PL.290 ¼ scale layout of bonnet and radiator - Bentley 6 - 50% PL.291 1/16 scale arrgt. of car. Bentley 6 80% Non elevating gun mounting Naval Gun - 10% Side steering tube. Rippletto - 30% Cylinder Head gasket. Myth. 70% ........... | ||