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).
Inquiry regarding suitable springs for Phantom III chassis 3.DL.152, to be fitted with a 5-seater Touring Limousine body from chassis 39-EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 96\1\ scan0378 | |
| Date | 16th March 1939 | |
| 361 F.{Mr Friese} DODD Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} D/BP/WK1/DP.16.3.39. Re: Phantom III Chassis No.3.DL.152. We are told by Sales Dept. that they propose completing this chassis with the 5-seater Touring Limousine body removed from chassis 39-EX. To assist us in determining the most suitable springs for 3-DL-152, will you kindly advise us the weight of this body, or failing this please let us know the poundages of the springs which you consider would be most suitable for 3.DL.152 in view of being fitted with the above referred to coachwork. D/BP | ||