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).
From Chateauroux, France, detailing test results on brakes and pivots, and an urgent issue with obtaining replacement tyres.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\3\ 03-page289 | |
| Date | 14th June 1933 | |
| x Fred. Hotel de France. Chateauroux. Indre. 14.6.33. To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Em. From G.W.H. 18. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} IV. We received your telegram: AGREE BELL RETURNS WEDNESDAY WITH FULL INFORMATION OF TEST - ROBOTHAM -------------------- The improvement in 50% less leak from the pivot remains consistant. Thosehene we have fitted could be adopted as an improvement right away. [Handwritten note in left margin: Grey] BRAKES The fitting of the 2.150" lever to the front equalizing shaft, retaining the 1.625 levers, gives a decided improvement in the operation of the front brakes. The braking of the car feels good, and is progressive. [Handwritten note in left margin: LHB See R] TYRES Before leaving Derby, I requested that 6 Dunlop Tyres should be sent here in a months time for use on 18. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} IV. I gave Mr. Royce, order Office, the instructions. The tyres were not dispatched untill the 1st June. We have neither seen or heard anything about them and the position is that I have had hurriedly to phone to Paris and obtain a set from there. These have not as yet arrived. The car is having to be run on worn out tyres and the mileage will have to be stopped if I do not receive the tyres from Paris or England to-day. [Signature: G W Hancock] G.W.H. | ||