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).
Outlining the reasons for implementing a stepped dashboard on Phantom & Goshawk models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\3\ scan0029 | |
| Date | 13th October 1925 | |
| /52430 To CJ. from R.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to CJ. DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}‡ c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} R11/M13.10.25. DASHBOARDS. PHANTOM & GOSHAWK. X. 8430 X.5500 X. 5430 X. 8500 Last year we tried to get a stepped dashboard: this year we must. (1) It will slightly lengthen the bonnet, enable a slightly wider dash to be used, with the same taper. (2) It will improve the stiffness of the support of the steering column and radiator. (3) It will make it more nearly possible to carry the instruments (wired up) from the dash. (4) It will give a little more body space - say 1½" and shorten the steering column overhang. (5) The engine sparking plugs and valve gear will be more accessible. R.{Sir Henry Royce} MADE IN CROXLEY | ||