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).
Querying a discrepancy in the ground clearance measurement for the Wraith model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\2\ scan0162 | |
| Date | 5th October 1938 | |
| 600. S/W. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} "Wraith". Cx{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager}3/KW5.10.38. There seems to be a slight difference of opinion between you and LA{L. A. Archer} as to what the ground clearance of this car really is. Your note to me Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}3/MH{M. Huckerby}16.9.38 says the lowest under the rear axle is 8". LA{L. A. Archer} told DH{D. Henderson - Showroom} and Ck{Mr Clark} when they were up at the Works the other day that the clearance was 6". Will you please let me know which is correct please ? Cx.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} | ||