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).
Test report on a new silent second gear and carburettor intake silencer, with feedback on improved general handling and suspension requirements for French roads.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\3\ 03-page220 | |
| Date | 9th May 1933 | |
| -> S/W....Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Eor. X 5840 C8/C11.5.33 Re 18-G-4. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/MK9.5.33 We were instructed to note the various new items on this car, and the only two points to try, of course, were:- (1) The silent second gear with easier change. (2) The silencer on the carburettor intake. PN.{Mr Northey} tested this car and reports that both features were excellent in every way. He also mentioned that generally speaking the car was nicer to drive and handle generally than any he has so far driven. He anticipates that more shock absorber damping will be required with the low rated springs on the French roads. C. | ||