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 decision to license two Spectre experimental cars, detailing their specifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 138\3\ scan0215 | |
| Date | 3rd July 1935 | |
| D/L. X1162 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}25/KW.3.7.35. It has now been decided to licence the SpectreCodename for Phantom III cars at present in the Experimental Garage. Will you therefore please take out a licence expiring December 31st, for :- Chassis 1-S-1. Engine No. Unit No. 3 Body, Park Ward Enclosed Limousine. Colour - Black. Bore 3.25", Stroke 4.5" No. of cylinders - 12. Chassis 2-S-1. Engine No. Unit No. 2. Body, Park Ward Enclosed Limousine. Colour - Blue & Black. Bore 3.25", stroke 4.5" Cylinders - 12. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/F.Dodd. | ||