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).
Inspection points for a Continental Touring Sedanca body at coachbuilder Park Ward & Co.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\1\ scan0252 | |
| Date | 27th March 1936 | |
| To E/Allen. Copy to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} X304 E/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}1/MN.27.3.36. ----------------- Re 37-EX. Continental Touring Sedanca. Will you please arrange to go to Messrs.Park Ward & Co., Willesden, as soon as possible to-day to examine the body of 37-EX, and to stay there until it is loaded on the lorry tomorrow, Saturday. On arrival will you please deal with the following:- 1) See that the wells for the feet have been modified to clear the diagonal stays in the frame to the third cross member. 2) See that the outside petrol filler has been fitted in accordance with our scheme, and that it is operating correctly. 3) See that provision is made for access to the filters on the second cross member, LeC 4981. 4) Generally go over the body and see that the doors are hung correctly, try the seats, and make sure that all the parts will be ready for when the lorry arrives. 5) See that the body has been made suitable for the latest scheme of rubber mounting and for rubber scuttle isolation to the dash board. 6) Accessories. Ascertain from Messrs.Park Ward & Co. whether they have in their possession the accessories belonging to this car which was exhibited at Olympia:- 2 Head Lamps. 2 Wing Lamps. Front Bumper. Rear Bumper. Front Apron. Centre Lamp. Tools. Spare Wheel cover, and any other accessories. It would be advisable to telephone Mr.Honeyman at Conduit Street, Mayfair 6201, and ask him whether he has used any or all of these accessories for other | ||