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).
List of non-standard modifications for the long wheelbase car, chassis 38-EX.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\1\ scan0471 | |
Date | 19th January 1937 | |
Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 300 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}22/R.19.1.37. 38-EX. For various reasons this long wheelbase car is not entirely standard, apart from the additional chassis length. Below are the items wherein it differs from the standard specification:- 8" longer wheelbase Lower geared steering - ball bearing roller follower Petrol Pump on frame Welded tube propeller shaft Flotex body mounting. Wider facing VM.20 clutch. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||