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).
Internal order for a pair of stiffer 1200 lbs rear springs for chassis 27-EX, as the body is expected to be lighter than 26-EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\5\ Scan109 | |
| Date | 13th November 1930 | |
| X8992. Order Office from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn{Mr Robinson}2/AD13.11.30. Will you please order for us a pair of stiffer type rear springs to F.82038 1200 lbs. These are alternative springs for 27-EX as we understand that the body will be lighter than 26-EX. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||