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).
Potential purchase of an experimental Cadillac Vee 8 engine with a special flywheel for the Wraith II project.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 173\4\ img138 | |
| Date | 10th December 1935 | |
| SECRET. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} e.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} USA Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}3/R.10.12.35. Re Wraith II - Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}5/E.12.35. The Cadillac Vee 8 with the special flywheel is in the Experimental stage at the moment in U.S.A., and it is doubtful if it can be bought. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} and Grylls leave Detroit to-day to catch the boat on December 12th. We have, therefore, wired Grylls to ascertain if it is possible to buy a Vee 8 fitted with the flexible flywheel. If the answer is in the affirmative, its shipment can be arranged through Oy. We will let you know the reply we receive from Grylls. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | ||