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).
Statistics and chassis information being sent to 'Autocar' magazine for various models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\1\ scan0221 | |
| Date | 23th September 1938 | |
| W/c - Bkl. c. to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Ryc. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler}14/JH.23.9.38. re Statistics for "Autocar". Herewith are two letters from "The Autocar" dated Sept. 19th. which reached us late yesterday afternoon, also the formes both for the Buyers guide and Price Booklet, filled in for R.R. and Bentley. We would call your attention to the following - Phantom III. We have filled in the form for the chassis without overdrive, as we understand this feature will not be announced immediately. 25/30. The particulars given apply to the new chassis which has not hitherto been announced. Bentley. This specification is the same as last year except for the overdrive gearbox and larger tyres. Please note we have ommitted throughout any reference to price, bodywork, or Fog lamp, which no doubt you will deal with. We attach a copy of the technical information as filled in for all three chassis. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler} | ||