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).
Modifications to the bonnet and radiator line on the 1st Phantom I Experimental chassis (7EX) following criticism from Mr. Royce.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 183\M22\ img268 | |
| Date | 6th July 1925 | |
| 1ST PHANTOM I EXP (CHASSIS) ORI(FOR R) 7EX TO BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} FROM DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}2/M6.7.25. COPY TO - HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 7.EX. Mr.ROYCE'S CAR. X8770 X8250 8260 The line of the bonnet and radiator was criticised by Mr Royce on Sat. and we have looked into the possible cause. It seems to be that the side hinge has not sufficient taper. We send herewith N. scheme 2026. shewing how we suggest the radiator and bonnetshould be modified to obtain the appearance Mr. Royce is looking for. Taking out one row of tubes and dropping the tank gives us we think just about the right inclination of the hinge. If possible we suggest this should be done before the car comes down again, the appearance of the bonnet being a matter of such vital importance. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||