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).
Sharing a favourable report on a Phantom demonstration car, chassis 66-YC, detailing improvements in power, suspension, and steering.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 71\3\ scan0382 | |
| Date | 1st January 1927 | |
| To H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} from BJ. Copy to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Copy to PN.{Mr Northey} Copy to GWB. X8950 BJ10/E26/1/27 I think the following extract from a report which I have just received from H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} concerning his Phantom Demonstration car will be of interest to you. It is most encouraging:- 'First of all I am glad to say my first impressions of the 'chassis 66-YC (Open touring) are very favourable. 'It is distinctly [illegible] quieter and more powerful than either 'of the two New PhantomCodename for PHANTOM Is of last year. It is smooth too and 'holds its power better at the lower speeds on top gear on 'hills. This is an immensely impressive advantage when taking 'passengers up any of the steep winding roads to the Hotels here. 'Then as to suspension. The improvement in this over last year 'is enormous. The combination of slightly lighter (I think) rear 'springs, hydraulic absorbers and L.P. tires makes all the 'difference. It is practically only when meeting a pair of deep 'pot-holes i.e. one for each front wheel simultaneously, possibly 'followed at once by two more, that one gets any considerable 'shake up or crash. A deep pot-hole to one wheel gets absorbed 'in a manner that is wonderful after last year's experience. 'Further the new type throttle which we just got fitted in 'time has, as far as I can see, gone a long way to improve the 'control and obviate the engine racing or stopping. 'I made better time coming down than any other year so far 'without pressing the car. In fact our one speed test on the 'way brought us to 79 miles per hour with the hood up and even 'that we felt would have been bettered if we had held on a bit 'longer. The steering at any speed is almost as much improved 'as the suspension but on the other hand the roads are better 'thro' France than last spring. 'Arthur Gibbs journeyed from here by train to Avignon to drive 'from there back here with me. Having a good deal of luggage we 'were rather packed but he was much impressed with the car and we 'arrived here 3.30 p.m. Sunday last.' BJ. | ||