Change of plan for the production of bodies for Wraith II and Wraith III chassis due to delays.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 7\5\ X 604 Body-page096 | |
| Date | 17th March 1937 | |
| SECRET To Mr. Ex. Copy to Mr. [Text crossed out] 604 W/Ev. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} 5/WW.17.3.37 Re Bodies for Wraith III and Wraith II. *************************************** We have received and mounted an Enclosed Limousine on Wraith II, 24.G.6 and are engaged in mounting a Continental Touring Limousine on Wraith II, 25.G.6. We had ordered a Four Door Saloon for Wraith III, 26.G.6, putting in hand the full-size drawing over a month ago, but due to pressure of work at Messrs.Park Ward & Co's works, and also due to the special design of the body chosen, namely a square cornered design, the full-size drawing has taken so long to get going and be perfected that there appears to be no hope of having the body ready for No.1 Wraith III chassis, 26.G.6, by the date on which it will be required, namely- May 1st. We have, therefore, decided to use this body for No.2 Wraith III, 27.G.6, and to put in hand immediately a replica of the Enclosed Limousine already built for 24.G.6 to be used on no.1 Wraith III, 26.G.6. This body can be produced by May 1st. as the patterns already exist, that is more, being of normal design the frame and panelling will go ahead more quickly than that of the more recent Square corner design of the Four Door Saloon. Would you kindly arrange for the necessary order to be given to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. so that there can be no excuse for any delay on their part. We have not overlooked the question of the Sedanca and the next car will have such a body. As soon as we are able to give the matter attention we shall produce the design and forward it to you, together with a specification for your comments. EV. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} [Handwritten note] F.D We should now circulate these for comparison with 24 G VI CRG | ||
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