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 a conversation and listing five required modifications for vehicle 35-EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\3\ scan0065 | |
| Date | 10th December 1936 | |
| 3006 HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}1/R.10.12.36. 35-EX. Confirming our conversation with WSC{W. S. Cassel}, we should like:- (1) Isolated Change Speed Mechanism replaced by standard production parts. (2) A front roll rod to suit the "Wraith" wheel movement. If no parts exist they can be removed from 32-EX. (3) Engine Torque Re-action Dampers are to be fitted. (4) It is essential for the increased travel hand-brake to be on the car before it goes to France. If the parts are not ready by the present promised completion date, we will carry out a week's testing without it, and then send the car into the shop for this item to be fitted. (5) We should like the measurements of the accumulated gearbox slack in each gear after the new parts have been fitted. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||