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).
Departmental memo rejecting the use of 'Gyroscopic Non-skids' on their cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 77\5\ scan0162 | |
| Date | 11th March 1912 | |
| R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 636. 20 2.12) E.P 1297. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr Johnson DATE. 11.3.12. Re Gyroscopic Non-skids. TBB5/L11312. Mr Nadin, Mr Wormald and myself are satisfied to stand by Mr Haldenby's report that this scheme is of no use. We do not think the idea is practicable as at present designed and we do not recommend that it should be fitted to any of our cars. Mr Adams has suggested that we should send somebody down to discuss the matter with one of the "Gyroscopic non-skids" directors, but we do not think this would serve any useful purpose and we do not propose to carry the matter any further. Will you kindly confirm. I attach Mr Adams memos and letters etc. from Gyroscopic Non-Skid Co., which perhaps you will kindly return. T.B.Barrington. [Handwritten notes in left margin]: 2590 L + 6 + P/2 Barrington Please thank them & say U. doesn't unless us. C H R [Handwritten note next to 'confirm']: 13/3/R [Stamps]: (Red Stamp) ENCLOSURE (Purple Date Stamp) 14 MAR 1912 [Footer]: This sheet must be filed with the correspondence to which it refers. | ||