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).
Fitting of side carriers for spare wheels on various car models.
| Identifier | Morton\M22\ img212 | |
| Date | 6th October 1922 | |
| R.R. 235B (100 T) (S.H 798. 10-12-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2948 To HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c.c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} ORIGINAL DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}2/M6.10.22. R RE. 6. EX. X3923 / X4555 / X.4085. We note that you are fitting side carriers for the spare wheels similar to our scheme for the Goshawk - N.sch.1249, which is of the trough type and highly suitable for the 40/50 where the wheel is well away from the wing and always in position. Our latest carrier for Goshawk in which the wheel stands on the running-board we feel is not quite so strong. We are anxious to get the trough carrier fitted to all 40/50s in future. We understand from Sales that you are fitting dipping head lights of the Barker design to this car. P.S. I fetched the Rover 8 from Tysely a week ago. A new engine & gables to tel have been fitted, gratis - quite good. Thanks very much for all you help & valuable assistance in its matter. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} OCT 9 1922 RECEIVED | ||