Proposing the name 'JAPAN III' for the 28 HP chassis to prevent confusion.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\1\ 01-page038 | |
| Date | 20th January 1931 | |
| SECRET. Mr. [redacted] Mr. [redacted] Mr. [redacted] Mr. [redacted] Us. 45770 HYC/C.20.1.31. 28 HP. CHASSIS. It is necessary that we should have a distinguishing name for this chassis, so as to prevent confusion arising when points about it are being discussed. It would appear that the best name for it is 'JAPAN(Experimental Engine)', as it includes all the special features which R. {Sir Henry Royce} has associated with the name 'Japan(Experimental Engine)', and then in order to keep it clear of the smaller additions previously attempted we should add the suffix 'III' (Roman figures), so that the name will be 'JAPAN(Experimental Engine) III'. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} [Signature] | ||
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).