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).
Calculation sheet comparing vehicle body weights with deductions and additions for various components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 96\4\ scan0010 | |
| Date | 22th March 1935 guessed | |
| - 2 - The following weights should be deducted to bring the body comparable with that of 31-EX. Wireless set and fitting 42 lbs. Dash Ducts and scuttle side vents plus 12 lbs. Front apron. plus 2 lbs. plus 56 lbs. Latex seats, etc. front and rear = minus 30 lbs. Equivalent Body Weight = 12 cwts 2 qrs 9 lbs. -------- Latex rear squab - 47 lbs - P.W.Std.Squab 40 lbs. Latex rear cushion-40 lbs - P.W.Std.cushion 32 lbs. -------- Exactly similar standard enclosed limousine by Park Ward on Phantom 2. cwts qrs lbs. Coachwork complete - 13 1 12 To this must be added the following extras to make it comparable with 30 EX and 31-EX. Four sets of Quick thro.ventilating window - 28 lbs Flaps at rear in place of slide - 15 lbs. Wood and metal steps. - 24 lbs. 67 lbs. Equivalent body weight. 13 cwts 3 qrs 23 lbs. Therefore estimated saving on 31-EX over standard P.2. similar body is - 1 cwt 1 qr 14 lbs. EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||