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 modification of the Silver Wraith 80 frame and front pan for an 8-cylinder engine.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\1\ scan0020 | |
| Date | 12th July 1938 | |
| 66b. c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}16/G.12.7.38. MEM SILVER WRAITH 80 FRAME. FRONT PAN. As previously stated it is desired to build the first Silver Wraith for an 8 cylinder engine, although the 6 cylinder will be fitted at the outset. We have made a detail of the bent front pan, PD.225 herewith, to accommodate the 8 cylinder engine for Wraith 80, and a print has been handed to the Detailing Section. Complete schemes for the modified suspension and front springs will follow in a day or two. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||