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).
Specific steering and front axle parts for the Phantom III Continental Chassis (39-Ex), warning against high-speed use.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\6\ scan0135 | |
| Date | 23th March 1937 | |
| 300b To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/FS.{F. Steele} HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/FS.{F. Steele}1/BA.23.3.37. Phantom III Continental Chassis (39-Ex) We wish you to place on record that the following parts for 39-Ex Steering, and Front Axle have been made from Hand Forgings, and Solid, therefore it is very important that this car should not be used for high speed work, otherwise our responsibility ceases. Ex.24757 Pendulumm Lever. Ex.24764/5 Side Steering Tube Sockets. Ex.24763 Rocking Shaft. Ex.24723/4 Cross Steering Levers. Ex.24715 Centre Steering Lever. HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/FS.{F. Steele} | ||