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).
'N.2' series specification updates and exceptions for the 40/50 HP Chassis, 27-EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\5\ Scan094 | |
| Date | 5th November 1930 | |
| [Stamp: RECEIVED 5 NOV 1930 SH] [Stamp: S. Dept. (crossed out), E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Dept. (crossed out), D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Dept. (crossed out), O.{Mr Oldham} Dept. (crossed out), M.C. (crossed out), c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}] X 8992. BY/SS{S. Smith}1/N.5.11.30. Re: 40/50 HP, Chassis - 27-EX - New Car for R.{Sir Henry Royce} Further to our memo BY/SS{S. Smith}17/J.16.10.30 sent out to you with a copy of DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/KV4/N.26.9.30 concerning the above, will you please note this is now being built generally to 'N.2' series specification which includes the following items mentioned in EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}'s memo:- (1) Revised Bonnet, Radiator and Dash. (4) Radiator Filler Cap to LeC.2817. (8) Instrument Board. (10) "Full" and "Half" charge switching. (16) Short Type Universal Subframe. (18) One Spare Wheel at Rear. ( Type 1) (21) Complete One Shot Lubrication. (22) Untarnishable finish of all Bright Parts.( No.4) The exceptions to 'N.2' series are as follows:- (1) Concealed Side Hinges on Bonnet. (2) 'F' Type Steering Column. Adjustable Pedals and Set in Side Levers. (7) Revised Steering Wheel and Lowered Controls. (11) Front Apron. (14) Hartfords on Front and Rear Axles. (15) Special Springs - 26-EX Type. (19) Square tube radiator Matrix. Calorstat to LeC.2826. [Handwritten: A TYPE] (20) Radiator central suspension to N.Sch.3110 [Handwritten text] Centre point lub to Axles, N.Sch 3107+3109 A.M.R.?. Rear Brake Lining continued. AH | ||