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).
Status and necessary changes for a Sports Car project.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65a\1\ scan0135 | |
| Date | 7th October 1927 | |
| 78779 To BJ. from Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c to R.{Sir Henry Royce} c to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c to EY. Sports Car. WorE/T.7-10-27. R1/M.5-10-27. (1) VITAL. Absolutely necessary changes for the safety, and reputation, of a car for higher speeds. (a) This would cause no delay, present forgings suitable. (b) There should not be much delay, new Pistons in 'Y' Metal will have to be got but may not take more than four to five weeks, but steps would be taken to reduce this time. Dies will have to be made for these Pistons. (c) No difficulty. (d) New Pattern for wheelcase to make, but can get it in time. (e) Awaiting enquiries by EY. (f) No difficulty. (g) ?. Discuss on Monday. (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) No difficulties. (s) Awaiting particulars from WW., but assume will present no difficulty. (t) All right. (u) -do- (v) Awaiting particulars from WW., but if we can have these next week will present no difficulty, contd. | ||