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).
List of vehicle modifications with handwritten amendments, and a further list of proposed changes for a second car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 1\8\ B001_X100 Engine Chassis-page099 | |
| Date | 25th October 1932 | |
| -2- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}8/KT.25.10.32. Shorter Propeller Shaft to N.sch.3530. [Handwritten: Wider] [Strikethrough: Normal] rear Brake drums [Strikethrough: giving a width of lining] [Handwritten: with linings 1.6" wide] R.R. central lubrication fittings. Carburetter starter control Lec.3209. Propeller shaft splines. Exhaust system with reduced back pressure comprising Larger diameter downtake, intermediate pipe, and expansion box. We think that the second car will have :- (1) Wider rear brake drums. ✓ (2) Luvax drip plugs and dole connections. (3) Improved front engine mounting. (4) Harrison type radiator matrix. (5) Stronger rear axle bevels. ✓ Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||