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).
Accompanying blueprints for 'N' Scheme 117, detailing a new position for bonnet catches and requesting a trial fitment.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\3\ scan0015 | |
| Date | 9th September 1919 | |
| To RHO from DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to CK.{Mr Clark} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} MS. X.3421 DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}5/CB9/9/19. Please receive herewith two blue prints of "N" Scheme 117 shewing the proposed new position for the bonnet catches to facilitate manipulating the bonnet. There are no new pieces required though the base of the forward bonnet cage is slightly altered. Would you please arrange to fit up the bonnet on one of the cars with this alteration so that it may be tried. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||