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 development and comparison of Studebaker, 12.B.V., and Coupe car bodies.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\2\ scan0120 | |
| Date | 27th December 1939 | |
| - 2 - Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}6/JH.27.12.39. Studebaker Body. It was reported by Derby that the Studebaker saloon weighed approximately 1 cwt less than the B.2. all steel body, although it is considerably larger. A weight analysis has been made by Derby and when completed will be sent to Mr. Ward. It was agreed also to send him the body. Mr. Ward suggested, and it was agreed, that the last of the batch of 12 bodies being built up for B.V. should have its normal box section frame work deleted where possible and a framework on the lines of the body of the Studebaker be introduced to replace it. The body would then be tested for weight and rigidity. 12.B.V. Body. This body has certain lighter panels and lighter gauge framework which has resulted in a real saving in weight. Mr. Ward agreed that the pieces of reduced gauge could be produced in the existing dies and could be used on production. Coupe Bodies. It was reported by RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} that O.B.V. coupes, although possibly better now for scuttle shake than many coupes are still not fit for production. It was agreed that Mr. Ward should take up again the experiment on scuttle rigidity outlined in Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}17N.19.8.39. and that a suitable frame could be obtained from Messrs. Mulliner's. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} proposed and it was accepted that the coupe is increasing in popularity. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||