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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).
Design position report listing the status of various items for the Wraith II chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 161a\4\  scan0151
Date  22th October 1936
  
ITEM. (6) DESIGN POSITION.
WRAITH II - CHASSIS.
Redesigned ignition distributor and governor. In hand.
Rear wheel arch. Completed 10.10.36.
Enclosed limousine "E" steering 1/16" scale. Completed.
Stop for front brakes. Completed 2.10.36.
Mod.to speedometer drive housing - to reduce cost. " 22.10.36.
Mods. to front brake toggle shaft. " 6.10.36.
Mod. to slotted fork and spherical bearing on rear equaliser. " 6.10.36.
Rearrangement of studs for top rear cover of gearbox. " 22.10.36.
Oilite bush in servo suspension bracket - to reduce cost. " 22.10.36.
Mods. to propellor shaft and joints. " 22.10.36.
Modified bosses to assist moulding gearbox. " 16.10.36.
Body clearance of rear axle and propeller shaft. " 14.10.36.
Modified rear spring pad. In hand.
Continental touring limousine without wells - "B" steering 1/16th scale. Completed.
Universal ring for 2nd speed coupling. In hand.
Adaptation of P.III rear axle - to suit Wraith. In hand.
Petrol Pumps. In hand.
Rear bumper. In hand.
  
  


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