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 change to an 11 x 41 rear axle for all production 'Corniche' cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\3\ scan0246 | |
| Date | 6th July 1939 | |
| 407c By/NS.{Norman Scott} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}5/R.6.7.39. 'CORNICHE' REAR AXLE. In view of our findings on 14-B-V, we think it advisable that all production 'Corniche' cars whether for England or France should have 11 x 41 rear axles. Please note, this also alters the speedometer. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||