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).
Alterations to Phantom III rear springs and the resulting impact on driver visibility.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 95\2\ scan0139 | |
Date | 25th November 1936 | |
-2- (3) Altering the P.III rear springs 50 lbs would decrease the nearest view point of the driver about 6" and is, therefore, certainly not worth doing to improve driving visibility. (4) Any real improvements in visibility require a design modification. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||