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).
Finishing instructions for an Enclosed Limousine, Silver Wraith 60, chassis 31.G.V11.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\1\ scan0162 | |
| Date | 31th August 1939 | |
| 666 c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} CONFIDENTIAL. 31st. August 1939. BY.11/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Attention of Mr.C.Ward. Dear Sir, Re: Enclosed Limousine - Silver Wraith 60. Chassis 31.G.V11. We have now decided on the following finishing instructions for the above car. (a) The whole of the body and bonnet to be a deep maroon, with the exception of the depressed panels around the window frames and the waist mouldings which are to be black. The waist mouldings to have fine maroon lines. (b) Wings - black. (c) Steps- black with rubber strips in metal channels. (d) Wheels and wheel discs black. (e) Spare wheel cover - like 33.G.V11. in design to be deep maroon. The interior finish to be as follows:- (1) West of England cloth to seats etc. of rear compartment, with headcloth to correspond. (2) Front seats - black leather - plain square type upholstery throughout. Cont'd...... | ||