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).
Page 3 of a letter from Ernest Kleinwort with suggestions on controls and gear lever position.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\4\ scan0093 | |
| Date | 14th June 1937 guessed | |
| COPY. - 3 - of inability to procure the correct fuel, in both of which circumstances, a dash control would be just as convenient. The throttle control could likewise be operated when wanted just as conveniently from this position. Trusting that the foregoing suggestions will be of interest to you, I am, dear Sirs, Yours faithfully, (Sgd) Ernest Kleinwort P.S. I still believe that the central position is better for the gear lever as it makes for a far better accessibility to the front seat. | ||