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).
The supply of a car body from Hoopers for Mr. Royce's car, including a specific wish for a cocoa mat.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 46\1\ Scan033 | |
| Date | 2nd February 1922 | |
| R.R. Memo To. C. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Sp.{Mr Spinney} X4084 Hel/LG13. 2. 2. 22. BODY FOR CAR. X3594 X3730 We trust that you will keep Hoopers reminded of their promise to have the body for Mr. Royce's car ready for dropping on the chassis on the 24th. inst. We shall supply the chassis fitted with wings, running-boards, valences, battery boxes, lamps and brackets. We want them to supply, body, scuttle, hood, windscreen and mats. Will you please make a note that we should like a cocoa mat for the front and rear of this body - it is Mr. Royce's wish. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||