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 specifications and status updates for various vehicle components and fittings, page 4.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\4\ scan0268 | |
| Date | 28th February 1944 guessed | |
| - 4 - 16) Noise insulation. Dashboard insulation to Rolls-Royce recommendation. Common felt to rear seat panel and backrest as required. Inside roof panels and metal underbody panels to be treated with special spray compound to Rolls-Royce recommendation. Body to be clear of the chassis at all points with the exception of the specified fixings for mounting. 17) Radio. Awaiting decision. 18) Heater. Suggested location under the L.H. front seat. Rolls-Royce investigating type and location. 19) Sun visors. Type to be determined by Rolls-Royce. 20) W/s wiper. Lucas dual electric wiper set with independent control to each blade. 21) Interior Finish. Walnut to choice. Grain to be well sealed before application of polish and cellulose lacquer. Rolls-Royce to approve design. 22) Direction Indicators. Lucas Trafficators fitted to body centre pillars and applied from the inside. 1/16" clearance slot round the blade is all that may be visible from the exterior. Trafficators to be operated by a time switch on the instrument panel. 23) Headlamps. Rolls-Royce to supply. To be mounted on the front wing "catwalk". 24) Side Lamps. Parking lamps to be integral with front wings. Special type ex. Lucas. 25) Centre Lamp. To be decided. 26) Stop and Tail Lamps. To be incorporated in the illuminated number plate box in the spare wheel door - ex. Lucas No.288L2. 27) Bumpers. Special design ex. Wilmot-Breeden. Continued - | ||