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).
Delay of chassis 6.EX and the strategy for introducing new designs and a new engine.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 41\4\ Scan140 | |
| Date | 19th June 1920 | |
| X.180 To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R.{Sir Henry Royce} Copy to CJ. " " Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} " " PN.{Mr Northey} " " C. X.3923. RE CHASSIS 6.EX. X.180. R1/G19.6.20. Do not be in a hurry with chassis 6.EX if it is not perfect, let it stand over for a few days longer. We understand you are bringing chassis 6.EX when it is ready, calling for Mr. Northey in London so that we can discuss the best way of introducing modifications and new designs. The position I anticipate will be that we shall have on test such a large variety of new designs and modifications of old designs that nobody will be able to tell, not even ourselves, what will be our future manufacturing intentions. It is difficult to foretell what units we may be able to introduce into manufacture from time to time, but there still will come precise moment when probably a considerable change will be made, say, a new engine, this will present te greatest difficulties. Perhaps it would be best for Mr. Wormald and yourself to come representing the works, picking up Mr. Northey and Mr. Cowen in London to represent Sales. Personally, I do not think bu-yers will consider any other parts of much importance that we are likely to introduce except the engine. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||