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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).
From Hs. to C.J. detailing a visit to West Wittering to test cars and discuss steering, coupling, and brake issues.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 183\M22\  img267
Date  29th April 1925
  
To C.J. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}

VISIT TO WEST WITTERINGHenry Royce's home town.

During my visit to WW. last week, I took to R.{Sir Henry Royce} an EAC. 'V' series open touring car which was practically identical to the first production cars.

We also took the EAC. enclosed limousine which had fitted to it the modified steering. R.{Sir Henry Royce} was of the opinion that the steering on this limousine was all that could be desired. We have this car at the Works and we propose getting PN.{Mr Northey} and CWB. to try it when they are here tomorrow.

R.{Sir Henry Royce} expressed himself pleased with the running of the open touring EAC. car, which we left there.

We discussed steering problems, fabric coupling and explosions in silencer on EAC. 'V' series.

I also took to WW. an 'India' front axle complete with front wheel brakes. The points in connection with these were also discussed.

Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}

[Handwritten Notes]
Top right:
PR file
EAC II
STEERING
PN.{Mr Northey}
CWB

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