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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).
Letter discussing Cadillac and Buick cars, magnetos, steering, and business conditions.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 170\2\  img037
Date  4th May 1931
  
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Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/MJ. 4.5.31. Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary}

better than the Cadillacs' have with that type of engine.
What would you say at the limitations of the eight cyl.?.
I am hoping to get R.{Sir Henry Royce} to try a twelve cylinder Cadillac
on this side. He is rather prejudiced about the 45°
angle.

You will be interested to know that we have now
accepted the position that we shall give up magnetos
entirely. It has taken a long time to sink in, but we
shall make no more engines with magnetos.

Steering. We are rather interested in the Buick
steering. We would say that on the whole the steering of
American cars has improved tremendously in the last two
years. One might criticise them for being too low
geared, but they are free from shocks and will self-centre.
What in your opinion has brought about this?

I am getting Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 'to reply to you on shock absorbers
and frame 'jellying'.

We are finding considerable difficulty now in
getting rid of big cars but fortunately the aero engine
business is in a comfortable state.

Please remember me to Mrs. Olley and to CWB. if you
see him.

Yours sincerely,
  
  


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