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).
Request for observations on the testing of a Long Wheelbase Phantom fitted with Floatex bushes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\1\ scan0327 | |
| Date | 12th January 1937 | |
| Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 304 E.6/HP.12.1.37. Long Wheelbase Phantom. In connection with the testing of the long wheelbase Phantom car on which the body is mounted with Floatex bushes, we should be glad to have your observations on the way in which this car compares with standard in respect to the following points. (1) Tyre Noise. (2) Rear End Lateral Movement. (3) Steerability at high speeds. (4) Road noise, and body silence generally. We have of course to bear in mind that the body on this car is of all metal construction. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} CE | ||