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 Silver Wraith 8-cylinder 5.6-litre model, detailing chassis modifications and body interchangeability.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\1\ scan0009 | |
| Date | 15th June 1938 | |
| SECRET ? 600 To DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} ..... from Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}28/N.15.6.38. SILVER WRAITH - 8 CYL. - 5.6 LITRES. We send herewith PD.204 showing a 1/16th. scale drawing of the Enclosed Limousine on the 8 Cyl. 5.6 litre Silver Wraith. The body is interchangeable with that of the 6 cylinder model shewn on PD.189, already issued to you. The chassis differs from that of the 6 cylinder model in the following details only:- (1) Revised front pan to accept the 8 cylinder engine without increase of wheelbase. (2) Radiator moved forward 4.500 ins. This pre-supposes the inclusion of hydraulic operation to the front brakes. Reduced prints of PD.204 have been obtained for Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||