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).
Drawings and body alterations for the 'Buzzard' and 40/50 HP chassis models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 77\5\ scan0103 | |
| Date | 29th May 1920 | |
| Handwritten: H293e E2/G29.5.20. To Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to CJ. " " Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} " " Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} " " By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} " " EFC. ---- X.3822. Handwritten: x4293e/d X.3862. RE CHASSIS MODELS OF "BUZZARD" AND 40/50 H.P. ---- We send you herewith drawings numbers LeC.1235/1240. The former shews the alterations required to the dimensions of the "Buzzard" bonnet, and also illustrates a four-seater body which should be made for the model. A Body should also be made for comparative purposes for the 40/50 H.P. model, and this we have shewn of similar proportions to the body on 1. EX at West WitteringHenry Royce's home town. Would you kindly issue the necessary instructions. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||