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).
Incorrect brake levers sent for cars not fitted with a lightened axle.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\5\ scan0085 | |
Date | 31th December 1926 | |
W/S. {Derby Works / Sales} To PN. {Mr Northey} from Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to CWB. X8420 Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 4/LG31.12.26. REDUCED LEVERAGE TO FRONT BRAKES. X8420 X8430 We are sorry that the levers which we sent you are not suitable for your cars, they can only be used on cars fitted with the lightened axle. We will send on levers suitable for 103-MC in a few days. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||