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).
Bodywork failures on a 10,000-mile test car, 98-NK, and communication with coachbuilders Messrs Barkers for a refit.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\L\2April1924-June1924\ Scan5 | |
| Date | 4th June 1924 | |
| TO HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} FROM DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}2/M4.6.24. re. 10,000 miles TEST CARS. [Handwritten:] 49841 49840 With reference to test car 98-NK. on which you have reported in your HSL/LG25524. We have considered this matter and have come to the conclusion that it is very difficult for us to say anything to Messrs Barkers about the failures enumerated, because they all occur on parts of the body which might be affected by the mounting, for example, wing stays, bolts, and bolts attaching the wing to the running-board. However we do think it would be of use to have this car refitted before its next run, provided that already the body has not rattled to pieces. We are therefore communicating with Messrs Barkers. [Signature:] DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||