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).
Sale and required modifications for the 10-EX Sports Phantom car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 70\1\ scan0018 | |
| Date | 16th December 1929 | |
| X8774- To Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} From Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}3/MJ.16.12.29. 10-EX CAR. When we spoke to C. about the sale of this car he intimated to us that it would be disposed of as a Sports Phantom (i.e. same type of car as 16-EX) and that therefore it would not be necessary to fit standard parts except where we consider these to be necessary for safety. We therefore consider that the only parts which will have to be definately renewed on the car are the frame and front shock absorbers (which will be replaced by axle controlled dampers). The frame is wider than std. car of this type and it would appear to be policy to make it std. width, this will mean new cross members. The car has recently been brought up to date with the new petrol gauge, lubricated springs etc., We send you a specification of the car and we shall be obliged if you will return it as soon as possible. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||