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).
Taxation difficulties and market justification for a 12-cylinder power unit for the Phantom II model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 13\4\ 04-page014 | |
| Date | 23th July 1932 | |
| -5- Ha/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/MJ.23.7.32. Cont to enable everyone to realise that it is no use quoting such cars against us unless it is felt that we can put up with the taxation difficulties of 12cyl. power units, and that the limited market of the P.II justifies the necessary design and development work. Ha/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||