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).
Use, effectiveness, and aesthetics of adjustable radiator covers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 78\1\ scan0298 | |
| Date | 10th May 1920 | |
| X3653 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}15/F10.5.20. RE. RADIATOR BLANKING PLATES AND SPECIAL RADIATOR COVERS. Oy4 - M 2342o, With reference to Oy's memo. to you the easily adjustable radiator covers are now being used on some of our cars in England, in fact the people who make these covers are now advertising the fact that they can supply them for any car if dimensions and particulars of the car are given. * Lord Rocksavage's car 12-LW had one of these fitted when it recently came to the works. Although they may be considered effective from the point of view of being easily adjusted to maintain satisfactory temperature, the job generally was very unsightly and certainly spoils the appearance of the car, the whole radiator being totally enclosed in a leather cover. [Stamped: MADE AT DERBY] EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} [Upside down text at bottom]: R.R. .236A (100)(T) G.S. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 642, 19-2-20(G) 2618 | ||