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).
Private letter detailing a proposal for a new car body, comparing its dimensions to the client's present car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 119\4\ scan0184 | |
| Date | 17th May 1939 | |
| 1025 PRIVATE. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}7/R.17.5.39. Herewith PD.436 showing the car we are proposing to build for you. You will notice that its dimensions are almost exactly the same as your present car, except that you have 4½" more room between the back seat and the partition, which gives improved entrance. You will also have far better luggage accommodation. The body is a replica of the dark green saloon with division, at present fitted to 3.B.50. Unless we hear to the contrary we shall put the body in hand right away. We should be glad to have your suggestions as to suitable colour schemes. PD.280 shows your existing body. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||