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).
Extract of a memo discussing competitor Hispano and interest in 8-cylinder in-line engines.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 22\2\ Scan019 | |
| Date | 18th October 1923 | |
| Extract from R4/M18.10.23 :- "Mr. Hives is quite sensible in suggesting "Hispano" but I was very interested in 8 cylinders, in line, and should still like to see a good specimen of this type if anyone could suggest one. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} thinks Hispano our dangerous competitor. FN. might say what he would advise." R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||