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).
Status report on the design work for the Silver Ripplet 2-R-2 car, listing schemes in hand and schemes to be done.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0038 | |
| Date | 22th January 1940 | |
| 1022 SECRET To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}2/22.1.40. copy to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/TJH. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Ots. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. RE SILVER RIPPLET 2-R-2. Below we give the state of the design work on the Silver Ripplet 2-R-2, as outlined in the Specifieaton of the final car. SCHEMES IN HAND. Flywheel of Corniche inertia to suit Lucas Starter Motor. Gordon Armstrong Rear Dampers and Rebound Strap. Lucas Dynamo Mounting. Modified Three-bolter Front Dampers. SCHEMES TO BE DONE. Burgess Sileneer and Fittings. Wiring Tubes for Delco Distributor. Lightened Petrol Tank. Mounting for single Lucas Coil. Instrument Board. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. will go through the specification and report on the schemes to be detailed and the sections still requiring L.O.P's. | ||