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).
Handbrake position and lever design for the 'Myth' model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 110\1\ scan0038 | |
| Date | 28th March 1941 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions} Copy to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. (crossed out) Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} (crossed out) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG. (crossed out) 706 1030 Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}4/ET.28.3.41. HANDBRAKE - MYTH PL.504, theoriginal of which is attached to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH's copy, shows the handbrake for Myth in the position alongside the driver's seat. The sideways position of this lever has been fixed up in conjunction with Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG. to clear the driver's seat shown in RB.{R. Bowen}18006. It will be noticed that the extension of the lever containing the ratchet mechanism is not located sideways from the ratchet quadrant. This sideways location can be arranged if it is found to be necessary, but we feel that it is worth trying the scheme without it first, as there is a reasonable chance that it will be found to be unnecessary. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions} DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions} Original to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Prints to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} and Ashby. | ||