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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).
Weight computation for a complete 'Silver Wraith' car, detailing chassis, extras, accessories, and body components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 109\1\  scan0006
Date  10th June 1938 guessed
  
Appendix Part 1.

Computation of Complete "Silver Wraith" Car.

cwts. qrs. lbs.

1.B.5. Chassis with petrol, oil, water, front bumper and 1 spare wheel. Add 84 lbs for the 9" added to centre of chassis. 23 1 18
3 0
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Complete chassis. 24 0 18.

Chassis Extras.
Headlamps. 22 lbs.
Side lamps. 3 "
Horns. 8 "
Centre lamp. 4 "
Number plate. 2 "
Tools. 27 "
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66 " 2 10

Body Accessories.
Rear bumper. 24 lbs.
Floatex. 34 "
Heater. 8 "
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66 " 2 10

Enclosed Limousine Body in wood and aluminium (see appendix Part 2). 12 2 0
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Complete Unladen car = 37 3 10.
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= 4238 lbs.
  
  


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