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).
Design of the American chassis, including Left Hand Steering and frame length.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 137\5\ scan0024 | |
| Date | 10th December 1919 | |
| M D 235 A 100 P S F.{Mr Friese} 575. 16-4-19) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2354. X3720 To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} To Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} To Bl. Copy to CJ. " " Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 2 " " Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} " " CK.{Mr Clark} " " BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} " " Mr. Hargrieves. Bn{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}15/W10.12.19. X.3688. X.3720. X.3562. X.3614. - RE AMERICAN CHASSIS+ With reference to the last suggestion by cable from Mr. Mackenzie that Left Hand Steering should be incorporated, CJ. says that he wishes everything to go ahead as though no further alteration has been suggested, since nothing has been settled and it is quite possible that no further alterations will be made. With regard to the sugges5ed{J. L. Edwards} Conference in London, Mr. Johnson considers it unnecessary to have a Conference at least before Mr. Olley's arrival. We will therefore carry on with designs etc. incorporating only the three speed box with Central Change and the 2 1/2" Longer Frame as indicated in Rl/G6.12.19. I attach herewith copy of Rl/G6.12.19. on this matter. Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} 1 enc. | ||