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).
Proposed improvements to the 10-EX Blue Semi Sports Car to develop the Phantom model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 70\1\ scan0171 | |
| Date | 26th November 1926 | |
| X. 8774 To BJ. from R.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} R1/M26.11.26. 10-EX - BLUE SEMI SPORTS CAR. I understand from your memo BJ11/E25.11.26., (to R.{Sir Henry Royce} only) that you agree we should spend a small amount of time and money to improve the car 10-EX with a view to developing the power and speed of our Phantom. What we propose to do is :- (1) Get Barkers (as agreed by Mr. Nutt) to make the additional improvement to the wings, and rear, of the above car. (2) To put in the lighter engine (with anti-detonating alum. cyl. block) and improved induction system. (3) Perhaps a slightly higher back axle gear - 18/52 instead of 17/52. (4) To be availablefor use about May 27th.1927. No. (2) we should be doing anyway, and we think (1) and (3) will be worth their cost. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||