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).
Weight comparison sheet between Park Ward and Vanvooren coachbuilt bodies.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\3\ scan0237 | |
| Date | 25th November 1936 | |
| Spare WEIGHT COMPARISONS BETWEEN PARK WARD & VANVOOREN. Standard Saloon Park Ward. B.23.AE. Vanvooren. Complete car weight - no wheel covers - 33 - 2 -12, 33 - 3 -14 Chassis weight full of petrol, etc., including lamps and accessories. - 24 - 0 -23, 24 - 0 -23 Calculated body weight ............ - 9 - 1 -17, 9 - 2 -19 Difference - 30 lbs heavier. 4 doors complete ............ 205 lbs. 202 lbs. Front wings & running board (one piece) 120 " 117 " Rear seat cushion ............ 20 " 6ozs. 24 " 2 Front seats ................. 67 " 59 " Difference - 10½lbs lighter. From the above weights it will be observed that the Vanvooren body is 20 lbs heavier than the Park Ward, the difference being in the completely trimmed shell. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/F.{Mr Friese} Dodd. F.{Mr Friese} Dodd. How do the figures for the standard saloon match up with Wards latest wt of over 34cwts Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||