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).
Comparing the weights of a Hooper enclosed drive Limousine shell and a Cadillac shell.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 12\6\ 06-page135 | |
| Date | 23th May 1935 | |
| COPY. X 704 S/W - Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to Cx.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} LE21/C/23.5.35. Re Weight of Cadillac and Phantom Body Shells. Arising out of your Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}12/KW.13.5.35, up to the moment I have only been able to obtain the weight of a Hooper enclosed drive Limousine shell and also the Cadillac. The weight of the Hooper enclosed drive Limousine shell, including doors, floorboards, screen and window fittings...9 cwt. 2 qrs. 15 lbs. The Weight of the Cadillac shell with the same fittings as the Hooper shell and also the front squab which we could not detach. 12 " 3 " 1 " As soon as I am able to get any further weights I will let you know. JLE.{J. Lee Evans - Chassis Test Manager} | ||