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).
The gear lever position and rear passenger room for the Silver Ripple model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\5\ scan0186 | |
| Date | 10th June 1939 | |
| H50 B SECRET. W/S. Cx.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}4/R.10.6.39. SILVER RIPPLE - 12.B.V. Replying to Cx{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager}5/KW7.6.39., there is no reason why the gear lever position should be any different on the Ripple from B.V., as it has exactly the same chassis and body. As in the case of existing cars, it is possible to vary the position at the top of the gear lever to a certain extent by bending this forward. backwards With regard to the room for the feet of the rear passengers, this is exactly the same as on B.V., and the matter has been fully discussed with various members of the Sales Dept. previously. The Jaguar obtain their leg room at the expense of a comfortable ride in the back seats. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||