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).
Faulty Phantom III speedometer and cable from chassis 38 Ex, requesting their return for repair.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 165\2\ img017 | |
| Date | 2nd February 1937 | |
| 6065 X HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/CEP from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wst. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wst.4/M.2.2.37. Phantom III Speedometer and Cable. The speedometer, No. R.448 and drive cable, were removed from chassis 38 Ex. as the result of a report by the Garage that both were faulty. In the case of the speedometer, the "trip" portion has ceased to work, while the cable has developed a squeaking noise. Will you please arrange for the return of these to the Makers for examination and repair. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wst. | ||