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).
Modification proposal for the Wraith's front apron to prevent fouling with bumper bar supports.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\1\ scan0056 | |
| Date | 26th July 1937 | |
| Typed Text: CHATEAUROUX To. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} 26.G.VI.- WRAITH. Front Apron. The upright valance between the front dumb irons required modifying as it fouls the bumper bar supports. The points that foul are not visible and serve no useful purpose and should be deleted as shown. Handwritten Text: Top Left: Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Top Middle: 600a Top Right: Please note & return Signatures/Initials: Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} (crossed out), Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}, Frank. Waller. Left Margin Note: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}: This difficulty will not occur when the wings are made on a chassis & not a wooden jig. Right Margin Note: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}? Diagram Annotation: FOUL OCCURS HERE | ||