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).
Schematic N.Sch.4396 for a modified conventional front axle for the Spectre model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\5\ scan0176 | |
| Date | 2nd March 1935 | |
| SECRET. X 301 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} [handwritten signature] Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}2/HP.2.3.35. c. Wop. Er. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hdy.{William Hardy} R.C. SpectreCodename for Phantom III with conventional Front Axle. Herewith is N. Sch.4396 shewing the front axle pivots, steering head, brake drums, brake shoes, brake carriers, wheels, hubs, bearings, etc. The wheels, hubs, bearings, locking device are as existing SpectreCodename for Phantom III, and the brake drums can also be the same, but has been modified here as regards the ribbing to agree with experimental recommendations. The brake operation and steering lever are following. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} N.Sch.4396 herewith. | ||