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).
Query regarding the effects of introducing 'Wraith' wheel movement on the Phantom III steering.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 95\1\ scan0504 | |
| Date | 12th October 1938 | |
| 350 S/W. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Phantom III Cx{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager}7/KW12.10.38. On "E" series you will introduce the "Wraith" wheel movement. Would you please let me know just what effect this has on the car, in other words, to what extent the customer benefits from this addition. Does it effect any alteration in the steering, not only from the point of view of its layout but also as regards the feel of it ? One reason I ask is that Geoffrey Smith of the Autocar who had our Trials P.III out for a week-end recently said " I did not think the steering quite so light as it might have been ". I was therefore wondering whether the "Wraith" wheel movement is bringing us any benefit in that direction. Cx.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} [Handwritten Signature: F.P.H.] [Handwritten Signature: ESH] [Handwritten Signature: Reed] [Handwritten text: Please answer] | ||