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).
Agreeing that shortened throttle and ignition levers are an improvement.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\3\ scan0283 | |
| Date | 19th December 1934 | |
| XSR 30 To WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} E.1/HP.19.12.34. c.c. Bgs. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Shortened Throttle and Ignition Levers. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}1/R.14.12.34. I definitely agree that the shortened control levers are an improvement on the present type. Apart from appearance they have a definite advantage in reducing the possibility of the drivers fingers being trapped between the wheel spokes and the control levers. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||