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).
Brake cable failure on the Ph.III model and the plan to fit new parts to the 32-EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\4\ scan0177 | |
| Date | 22th April 1936 | |
| To E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} X306 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}26/KW.22.4.36. Ph.III Brake Cable Failure. With reference to E.1/HP.22.4.36. We agree in principle that the point mentioned is a danger spot on the Ph.III and have talked the matter over with By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} The parts will be fitted to 32-EX, and we understand that By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} is going to bring them in on production as soon as he can without disorganising the Works. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||