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).
Directive from Mr. Royce to change the material of the bonnet ledge on the dash from steel to nickel silver.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\3\ scan0012 | |
| Date | 21th August 1919 | |
| X. 3421. Extract from E9/G21.8.19. RE CHASSIS 1 EX - GENERAL NOTES. I am directed by Mr. Royce to send information concerning the following points which we would like altered:- (5) BONNET LEDGE ON DASH. X. 3421. This appears to have been made in steel, which will rust, and be unsightly, Mr. Royce considers that it should be made in nickel silver. | ||