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).
Notes on construction and fittings for proposed seven and five-seater limousines and saloon models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\1\ scan0308 | |
| Date | 27th October 1941 | |
| C O P Y. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG.1/ET.27.10.41. NOTES ON CONSTRUCTION AND FITTINGS FOR PROPOSED SEVEN AND FIVE SEATER LIMOUSINES AND SALOON GENERAL The fronts of the three shells, back to and including the rear doors, are to be the same. Framing to be in ash, panelled in aluminium. Wings and front apron to be in aluminium, the wings to have stone guards fitted to undersides. Ventilation windows of the "no draught" type to be fitted to the front doors. Heating and defrosting equipment to be fitted, which will be supplied by R.R. Electrically operated rear blind, controllable from driver's seat. Sliding roofs to be fitted as required. Laminated Triplex Plate Glass to windscreen, toughened plate elsewhere. Sponge rubber overlays to seating. Hinged windscreens with chain controls. Painting and upholstery to choice. 5 & 7 SEATER LIMOUSINES Electrically operated windows to division behind driver, controllable from driver's and rear passenger seat. Flush fitting Ladies' and Gents' companions at sides of rear seat, fitted with cigar lighter. Step lamps controlled by automatic switches in door openings. | ||