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 minutes discussing modifications for an experimental car before its 10,000-mile test and the status of the Spectre project.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan102 | |
| Date | 10th October 1938 | |
| CHASSIS TYPES. (Cont'd) Item 3 on Agenda. The 38 points of J.H. set out in RR/HP.10.10.38. which require modification were gone through and decisions were made as to which of them were necessary, and which were not necessary before the first experimental car goes to France. The following points are those decided upon as necessary before the car goes on its 10,000 miles test. No. on E's List - 4. Slipper Wheel. 5. Carburetter & Induction Pipe. 6. Valve Rocker Gear. 7. Camshaft and Cam Forms. 8. Petrol Pump. 9. Exhaust System. 10. Radiator. 14. Controls. 15. Wire Fittings. 18. Flywheel & Clutch. 23. Brake Drums. 27. Hand Brake. 28. Front Engine Suspension. 29. Steering Column Controls. 30. Side Steering. 31. Petrol Tank. 32. Clutch Pedal Mounting. 34. Front & Rear Dampers. 35. Spring controlled rear shackle. 36. Electrical Installation. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} asked for the date this car will be ready to start 10,000 miles test. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} will look into the question and inform Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} and Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} of the date. (4) Item 4 on Agenda. SpectreCodename for Phantom III generally. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} enquired position. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} said he had made a start on induction system and carburetter. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} reported that Wv. are not working on SpectreCodename for Phantom III. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} said he has received Hales' reply to his questionnaire, and he will be drawing up a specification to submit for further consideration. [Handwritten Note] The upshot of a talk will engage him. | ||