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).
List of design specifications and status updates for car models 2.B.50 and 30.G.VI (Silver Wraith).
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\5\ scan0378 | |
| Date | 18th July 1938 | |
| -2- 2.B.50. As 1.B.50 except for:- (1) Frame with heavy gusset - details ready. (2) 56 x 2 1/4" rear springs - being detailed. (3) Rear spring brackets for 59" track - layout just begun. (4) Side wheel carrier - as 8.B.V. moved out 1 1/2" and up 1" - drawings not yet made. (5) Jacking as 9.B.V. (6) Small mods, applicable as 9.B.V. (7) 9/37 axle gears. 30.G.VI. (Silver Wraith). (1) Frame - as 2.B.50. but 3" longer. (2) Rear springs - as 2.B.50. (3) spring brackets - as 2.B.50. (4) Radiator - Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} has design in hand. (5) Bonnet - not started. (6) Side wheel carrier - as for B.LIL, but moved out 1 1/2" and raised 2". Details required. (7) Hydraulic front brakes - design required - not started. (8) Longer pieces - Details required of prop. shaft, silencer, brake rods etc. Continued. | ||