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 special request for a cocoa mat.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 41\3\ Scan073 | |
| Date | 13th February 1922 | |
| R.R. 285a (10M-18.9.08) To S. From Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Sp.{Mr Spinney} X3730 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/LG13. 2. 22. BODY FOR CAR. X3730 X.3594 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} | ||