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).
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing chassis specifications for a Silver Wraith 60.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\1\ scan0123 | |
| Date | 8th June 1939 | |
| c Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 666. CONFIDENTIAL. 8th. June 1939. BY.1/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis 31.G.V11, (Silver Wraith 60). Specification of Chassis Applicable to Coachwork. Further to our letter of the 7th.inst. ref: BY.12/N. we send herewith blueprints in duplicate of the List of Coachbuilders Chassis Drawings F.CD.1086, applicable to 31.G.V11 - Silver Wraith 60. The body design shewn on FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}447. All interior dimensions to be worked to. The frame is as used on Silver Wraith, 30.G.V11, except in the following features:- Starting Handle & Brkt. | Scheme to follow. Radiator & Radiator Shell. | ditto. Wing stays, Lamps & Horns. | FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}444 sent herewith. Bonnet Dimensions front of Car. | ditto. Front Bumper & Bracket. | Scheme to follow. Rear Bumper & Bracket. | See F.CD.1026 sent to you for 30.G.V11. & F.CD.1188 sent to you for B.5. Continued..... | ||