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).
The riding qualities of the Phantom & 20 HP, focusing on the rear luggage box and spare wheel.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 67\2\ scan0093 | |
| Date | 29th April 1927 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R.{Sir Henry Royce} DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to BJ. LHS.{Lord Herbert Scott} +8400 R12/M29.4.27. PHANTOM & 20 HP. X. 8400 X5600 RIDING QUALITIES. X. 8600 X5400 Regarding the rear luggage box, unfortunately it appears that we cannot consider this seriously, because it is not a fitting that would be used on a town carriage. It would seem therefore that we must get our good riding qualities independent-ly of such an accessory. I do believe however that a town carriage can carry a spare wheel at the rear, but it will have to be fitted with at least one side carrier in case of need. This should be always ready to carry the wheel, but should be as unobstrusive as possible. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||