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).
The fitting of Rudge Whitworth detachable wheels with a self-locking device to experimental car 49GB.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\7\ scan0044 | |
| Date | 20th November 1914 | |
| H.R. 256a (150 H) (W.W. 868. 23-10-14) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 0796. Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}/Mcr4/L201114 Rudge Whitworth Detachable Wheels with latest automatic self-locking Device. X.421 Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 20-11-14. No.c. Mr Royce suggested some time ago that these wheels might be fitted to the next experimental car sent to him, namely 49GB, but Mr Matthews points out that the front Axle of this chassis is fitted with centre point steering having special hubs, and that if these R.W. Wheels are to be fitted special hubs should be ordered up for the chassis. If you agree that these wheels should be tested on this chassis will you kindly order up the necessary parts. p. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mcr. [Watermark: DICKINSON] [Watermark: MADE AT CROXLEY] | ||