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).
Test log sheet for a Phantom III vehicle, detailing parts, modifications, remarks, and mileage.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\2\ scan0073 | |
| Date | 17th August 1937 guessed | |
| 32-EX. PHANTOM III -8- 10,000 Miles Test Part | Remarks | Mileage in England | Mileage in France | Result of test ---|---|---|---|--- Rear Brake Carrier Plates Mod. to G.84349/30 | Machining Mod. | 3,055 | | NS.{Norman Scott}5139 Strengthened Rear Wheel Drivers in S/ZN. | To reduce wear and consequent knocks | 3,055 | | Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}46 Lever on rear brake intermediate shaft - 3.2" centres. | To reduce tendency to lock rear wheels | 3,055 | | G.83606/7 Main Spring housings for front suspension in aluminium in place of bronze | | 3,055 | | NS.{Norman Scott}4946-5030. Large Tube Shock Dampers to reduce knocks. | Design Scheme based on Exp. Scheme run on 35-EX. | 3,055 | | Enclosed rebound buffers on front suspension | Mod. to prevent collapse of buffers | 3,055 | | Bronze bushes in Front Suspension to replace needle bearings | Excessive friction and consequent harshness present, but bushes retained for experience and durability. | 3,055 | | | ||