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).
Minutes of a chassis conference discussing a Rover car, the 'Myth' design, and body costs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 144\4\ scan0021 | |
| Date | 21th February 1940 | |
| 1381 + 1021 To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/ML.21.2.40. MINUTES OF CHASSIS CONFERENCE HELD ON TUESDAY Feb: 20th. Present: Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} ROVER CAR. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} commented favourably upon his Rover car and it was inspected by everyone present. It was agreed that the body dimensions would make a desirable standard for the "Myth". The accomodation for the spare wheel was considered and the luggage carrying capacity. The luggage carrying capacity was considered to be adequate and the method of carrying the spare wheel the best compromise. The fitting of the bonnet side plates was inspected and approved of. Also the type and quality of instruments supplied. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} pointed out that the "Myth" design work was at a standstill until the cheaper cars in the senior rationalised range had become realities. BODY COSTS. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}14/MH.{M. Huckerby}12.2.40 was discussed. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} queried the overheads quoted for the B.V. body. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} said that the point had been raised with Ward and a calculation showed that if Park Ward could get three custom built bodies per week to supplement the 10 B.V. bodies catered for in the programme, the overheads would appear to be reasonable. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} expressed a desire to see the B.V. body finished with a Rover standard of leather, | ||