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).
Reluctant approval for the use of a 14 tooth axle on the Phantom model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\4\ scan0343 | |
| Date | 21th April 1926 | |
| COPY. To BJ. from R.{Sir Henry Royce} (De Candel). c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Hg. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} PHANTOM AXLE. Referring to Rg{Mr Rowledge}2/W31326. I reluctantly agree to the use of a 14 tooth axle, because experience has shown this to be wrong at present except for very heavy bodies. I do not want to be a pig-headed obstructionist; what are the views of PN.{Mr Northey} CWB. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}? We shall use more petrol and more oil, there will be more wear, and the engine will be more fussy, somewhat spoiling the R.R. beauty, or a restful car. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} | ||