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).
Design position report for the Spectre and Wraith chassis models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan094 | |
| Date | 18th February 1935 guessed | |
| (5) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. ---------------------------------------------------------------- SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS - CONTINUED:- Provision for supporting rear of engine when the clutch In hand. is dismantled. Clutch pedal to give more clutch plate movement with In hand. reduced leverage. Louvred bonnet for 3rd car. In hand. Side spare wheel carrier moved forward - for 3rd car. In hand. Complete revision of body mounting. In hand. Cartridge type main fuse in distribution board. In hand. WRAITH CHASSIS. Rear wheel and brake drum. In hand. Front wheel and brake drum. In hand. Rear shock dampers and stabiliser. In hand. Independent front wheel suspension. Put aside. Carburetter - diagram of choke and jet areas. -do- Front half of frame and frame cross. -do- Gearbox: mods. to reduce the cost of manufacture. In hand. | ||