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 approved colour scheme for the 'First India 3' Barkerlite Coupe limousine and arrangements for painting.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5\2\ 02-page161 | |
| Date | 18th July 1928 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} X5830 DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/18.7.28. FIRST INDIA 3. X.5770 X.5830 X.5280 The colour scheme approved by R.{Sir Henry Royce} for the Barkerlite Coupe limousine for the first India 3. is black head, rear quarters, bonnet, scuttle, and wings grey panels below the waist line. In order that the black of the bonnet may match that of the scuttle would you kindly arrange for the actual bonnet to be sent to Barker's for painting. DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||