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).
Confirming the allocation of two car bodies to Experimental Phantom III cars, Nos. 7 & 8.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\1\ scan0212 | |
| Date | 28th December 1935 | |
| To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} X304 E/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}1/MN.28.12.35. Copy to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} (crossed out) RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} (crossed out) G/Cam. (crossed out) G/Rb.{R. Bowen} (crossed out) Re Experimental Phantom III Cars, Nos. 7 & 8. We confirm that you agreed by telephone to our allocating the two bodies for the next Experimental Phantom IIIs. We have therefore decided on the following:- 36 Ex to be fitted with the Hooper Enclosed Limousine Body, No. 8475, with 'C' type steering. This is the body that was exhibited on our Stand at Olympia this year. 37 Ex, Park Ward Sedanca de Ville Body, No. SO 4098, 'E' type steering. This was the Phantom III exhibited on the Park Ward Stand at Olympia this year. Both these bodies are ready for mounting with the exception that they have to be modified to suit the outside petrol filler and the transverse bracing in the rear of the frame. | ||