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).
Design position report for the Spectre Chassis, detailing the status of ongoing work and future design tasks.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan021 | |
| Date | 3rd December 1934 guessed | |
| ITEM. (3) DESIGN POSITION. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS - CONTINUED:- Perfect oil seals on rear axle driving shafts. Completed. Intermediate lever - front brake operation and servo damper. In hand. Oil level plug on R.H. side of rear axle casing. Completed. Modifications to steering col: dashboard fixing, to suit In hand. Marles steering box. Modifications to improve manufacture of front suspension In hand. shock damper. Water drain for air cooled dashboard. In hand. --- Future SpectreCodename for Phantom III design work includes (1) a revision of the brake layout to improve the mechanical efficiency. (2) Wing and bonnet details for the flat and Vee fronted sloping radiators. (3) Body work drawing for the coupe' de ville body. (4) Instructions and any designs necessary for the 6" shorter chassis for the continental car. (5) Modifications to hand brake lever to provide easier entry into car. (6) Jacking system. (7) Carrying of tools under the bonnet. (8) Lights on dashboard. (9) Outside petrol tank filler. | ||