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).
Secret memo detailing design work for future chassis, specifically the Rippletto and L.H. Silver Phantom.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 133\4\ scan0170 | |
| Date | 14th May 1940 | |
| 1125? for Conference on 18.5.40 SECRET. To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/PJH. c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}3/JH.14.5.40. Design Work. The following work, some of which calls for designs needs to be instructed for future new chassis, Rippletto and L.H. Silver Phantom in particulars - (1) Bundy tubing throughout. (2) Positive earth to Battery. (3) Revised run for battery lead to starter motor. (4) Mod. front damper details. P.T.O. | ||