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).
Meeting notes discussing design and production details for the Wraith model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\2\ scan0124 | |
| Date | 20th January 1938 | |
| - 3 - WRAITH 3. Ignition System The two systems of R-R and Delco-Remy were discussed and samples of each were available. It was clear that the car which goes to France shortly must have the Delco-Remy distributor. The discussion revealed that we should probably find it possible after all to use the Delco-Remy provided that the large label on the samples need not be attached. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} was to get a fresh quotation for this on the basis of a quantity of 500. The question of cost is very much in favour of the Delco-Remy article. 4. Wind Noises Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} pointed out that at the meeting at the Works with Park Ward's representative and a representative from S. it seemed quite clear that wind noises are very largely preventable by proper methods. A list of the points to which special attention should be given to prevent wind noises will be prepared by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} and sent to S. so that they can be applied to all cars and by all Coachbuilders. Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} stressed the importance of all body inspectors and testers having this, and of Cx{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} reviewing it every three months to ensure points not being lost sight of. 5. 26-G-VI (15,000 miles car) It was expected that this car would be coming to London for S. to try about the end of the present week, after which it is due to go to France. 6. Concealed Bonnet Hinge It was decided not to proceed with this on Wraith yet, so that it would not be provided on the first production chassis or advance 6, and it was agreed that it should be left over until it could be seen and tried out on Bentley III. 7. Problems A list of points which were being investigated by Experimental Dept. was given and discussed, and further information on these points should be forthcoming at the next Meeting. The points | ||