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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).
Specification sheet detailing vehicle components and features.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 98\2\  scan0195
Date  8th November 1938 guessed
  
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Screen. Opening screen of Triplex Laminated Glass 3/16" thick with central control, free from flap when open. Reinforced frame and hinges with external rubber seal.

Sunshine Roof. Latest pattern, special precautions to be taken to avoid leakage of water, wind noises and rattles.

Luggage Boot. To have capacity as drawn on FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}302 with no plywood inner casings, so that golf culbs may be carried. Rear lid{A. J. Lidsey} of cantilever type to carry luggage on occasions, but every effort to be made to reduce the weight of the lid.{A. J. Lidsey} Central handle operating boot locks. Luggage space to be dust-proof and water-proof when closed.

Front Seat. Cushion and squab to dimensions given. Anatomical bucket seats with shaped back to increase knee room to rear passengers. Cox type tubular frames as used by Vanvooren.

Rear Seats. Cushion and squab to dimensions given. Care to be taken to get support for the back. Folding central armrest and fixed side armrests.

Ventilation. Mead McLean ventilators to front doors with built in fixings, as arranged between Mr.Dodd and Mr.Ward.

Screen Wiper & Screen Rail. Dual Lucas. Every effort to be made to keep the base of the screen low to enhance visibility. Ducts to be provided for defroster. Recessed map reading lamp.

Instrument Board. To be settled later, scheme will be issued. Board to be leather covered.

Back Light. Lancegaye Glass - 3/16" thick, fitted with concealed blind operated from the driving seat. Dimensions to be as large as possible.

Direction Indicators. Concealed in centre pillars and operated by a time controlled switch on the scuttle rail.

Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary}
  
  


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