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).
Front wings fouling the hambones on car 34-EX and a request to issue instructions for extra clearance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\1\ scan0272 | |
| Date | 25th May 1936 | |
| X304 EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Ps. Hn.{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders} LA.{L. A. Archer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} E.5/HP.25.5.36. re 34-EX Front Wing Clearance. In accordance with my request JLE{J. Lee Evans - Chassis Test Manager} has now put 34-EX through the gravel pit standard test, and found that both front wings foul the hambones on bump. Will you please issue instructions for extra clearance at the requisite points in the mudguards. OK GH E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||