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).
The production requirements and timeline for three special 'India' experimental cars.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 57\1\ Scan087 | |
Date | 25th February 1925 | |
U. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RMc. Y5770 BY2/H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 25. 2. 25. "INDIA". It will be necessary to start at once upon the production of special parts for three "India"s to particulars which will be issued by the D.O. in accordance with BY1/H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 25.2.25. Only two "Indias" need be completed, unless Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} requires more, as somewhat similar cars will be put in hand with four wheel brakes in addition. The side members will not be the new type ordered with rear joggle one inch further back, but the present "F" Series type. Full instructions will be available in the course of the next day or two, to enable Experimental Dept. to proceed. "Indias" are promised by Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} for delivery to Sales by May 15th to 22nd, so that the urgency of getting Experimental cars built up and on the road for their 10,000 miles to standardize new parts, will be evident. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Ry | ||