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).
Letter regarding the procurement of a 'Rougier' flexible steering wheel for experimental purposes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154\3\ scan0154 | |
| Date | 20th November 1926 | |
| "Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}" Derby X3861 Ps1/JP.20/11/26 RE FLEXIBLE WHEEL FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES Dear "Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}", Some time ago I mentioned to you that I had come across a flexible steering wheel which appeared to have certain virtues. I have since had one fitted to my own car, and find it so interesting that I have procured one at cost price, viz Fcs.175.- with a blank boss, which would be suitable for you to adapt to a Rolls-Royce. I suggest you do this; the wheel is made by "ROUGIER" the French racing driver of renown. It has been sent ower to Conduit Street, and I have asked them to forward it to you. Ps. [Stamp: Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} NOV 20 1926] [Stamp: RECEIVED] [Stamp: ENCLOSURE No 233 "JUSTSO"] | ||