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).
Progress report on the design and manufacturing readiness of components for a 'Myth' 4-door, 4-light sample body.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\2\ scan0246 | |
| Date | 3rd June 1941 | |
| To: Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG.2/RH.{R. Hollingworth}3.6.41. 704 MYTH 4-DOOR 4-LIGHT BODY. The following items require completion to form a record of the design, and to supply Messrs. Park Ward with sufficient information to manufacture a sample body. Front End. Radiator Shell. 75% complete. We await Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}'s approval of the contour, and the details of grille from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Bonnet. The necessary reinforcements to be designed and detailed. Centre Hinge to be detailed. We await approval of the Side Hinges from Pressed Steel Co., re ease of manufacture. Front Wings. Surface development 50% complete. Detail drawing required. Stays to be designed and detailed. Side Shields. Design 50% complete. We await decision regarding position and type of horns, when the parts can be detailed. Baffle Plate - Radiator. Drawing complete, but awaiting Radiator decision before despatch to Park Ward. Facia Board & Glove Boxes. We await details of instrument panel from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Tool Drawer. This will be designed when the shape of Facia board is finally decided. Headlamps. Mounting socket to be detailed. -Continued- | ||