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).
Comparative table showing the weights and designs of luggage boot lids from various car makes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\2\ scan0130 | |
| Date | 5th January 1940 | |
| To Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/VD. c. Cry. c. Mr. Ward c. Mr. Green. Herewith a table showing the comparative weights of luggage boot lids of various makes, and design. | Make of Car and type of lid.{A. J. Lidsey} | Weight. | Area in sq ft and weight per sq.ft. | |---|---|---| | 4.B.50. Comprising the lid{A. J. Lidsey} with built in rear number plate and tail light, hinge up type. | 60.75 lbs. | Area 8.05 sq. ft. Weight. 7.6 lbs/sq.ft. | | Buick Century 8 Cyl. Comprising lid{A. J. Lidsey} external rear Number plate and tail lamp, hinge up type. | 31 lbs. | Area. 7.95 sq. ft Weight.. 3.9 lbs/sq.ft. | | Studebaker - 6 Cyl. Comprising lid{A. J. Lidsey}, external rear number plate and tail lamp hinge up type. | 32 lbs. | Area 7.55 sq.ft. Weight. 4.23 lbs/sq.ft | | Vauxhall. 14.H.P. 6 Cyl. Comprising lid{A. J. Lidsey}, supported by straps. ( No number plate, or tail lamp). | 24 lbs. | Area 4.975 sq.ft. Weight. 4.83 lbs/sq.ft | | 3.B.50. Comprising lid{A. J. Lidsey}, cantilever support with provision for tools i.e. 3 rubber trays fitted, but no tools. | 51 lbs. | Area 6.25 sq.ft. Weight. 8.15 lbs/sq.ft | continued. | ||