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 1/4 scale layout of the 'Rippletto' project, requesting the issue of blueprints.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0326 | |
| Date | 31th December 1940 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} c. to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG. [Handwritten]: Ripplet [Handwritten]: 1022 EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}4/SW.31.12.40. RIPPLETTO. We attach to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH's copy the original of :- PL.35 - 1/4 scale Layout of Rippletto. The above scheme is a layout of Rippletto, showing the shortened frame B.40 engine, Hillman 14 gearbox, and a Salisbury Rear Axle, in position. Will Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. please issue blueprints to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}, Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH., and Ashby for record purposes. EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Original to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Print to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Ashby. | ||