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).
The progress of the Spectre project, specifically the fitment of an 'E' type Marles steering.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 4\1\ 01-page204 | |
| Date | 3rd January 1935 | |
| SECRET. +300 P Hardy To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from E/JNR.{Charles L. Jenner} E/JNR.{Charles L. Jenner}3/HP.3.1.35. c. RHO. Ds. re SpectreCodename for Phantom III Progress. Referring to item No.4. on E.9/HP.1.1.35, we understand that the Marles steering can be fitted in the old position if 'E' type is used, which means that there is no need to make any alteration to the cylinder head in the vicinity of the thermometer boss. E/JNR.{Charles L. Jenner} | ||