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).
Advantages and approval of 'Frankonia' type mudguards.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 55\1\ Scan178 | |
| Date | 6th October 1911 | |
| X185 N8/B61011 6th October 1911 Re Mudguards. - "Frankonia" type. ---------- W to S Mr. Cowen 6-10-11. N 596 With reference to the attached papers, re Mudguards, the subject has been discussed by "W" who see no objections to the use of the type of mudguards specified. On the other hand they have the following advantages over the ordinary flat type:- 1. They are more rigid for a given weight. 2. They are easier to clean, and 3. They will retain good appearance for a longer time than the flat ones. Mr. Johnson has requested me to forward the attached to you, and to ask you to arrange in accordance with the decision above. | ||