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).
The new petrol tank for the Phantom model, detailing changes to the reserve supply marking and petrol gauge.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 68\1\ scan0268 | |
| Date | 19th December 1925 | |
| R.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. PR460 Ref: RHS4/LG19.12.25 To BJ. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} PHANTOM - NEW PETROL TANK. We will arrange that the marking for the reserve supply shall be :- M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} R.{Sir Henry Royce} O.{Mr Oldham} Instead of :- Main. Reserve. Off. With reference to the petrol gauge. This will be similar in design to the 20 HP. This type of petrol gauge has been fitted to all the WW. design of Phantom petrol tanks. It was on the tank which, previous to the present one, was modified to suit Sales requirements. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||