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).
Modifications for experimental car 4.EX being prepared for shipment and winter testing in the U.S.A.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\E\November1920\ Scan24 | |
| Date | 4th November 1920 | |
| HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} GIVES SPEC FOR 4 EX (BOUND FOR USA ABOUT 20-11-20). INTENDS TO RUN IT TO W FOR R TO VET BEFORE DEPARTURE. ORIGINAL To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} W c. to CJ. c. to BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/LG4.11.20. EXPERIMENTAL CAR FOR U.S.A. Arrangements have been made so that this car will be shipped about the 20th. inst. The most suitable car we have available is 4.EX Car which is fitted with a Saloon Body. We assume that for testing a car under Winter conditions in America it is very necessary to have a totally enclosed body. The body on this car is, unfortunately, old-fashioned and high but it is quite comfortable to ride in and is a type of body which is very frequently used on our chassis. I propose leaving for America on the 27th. inst. We are fitting to 4.EX the following new parts:- 1. New Wiring arrangement. 2. New R.R. Distribution Board. 3. New R.R. Switch Box. 4. R.R. Locked Ignition Switch which includes connection for Inspection Lamp and Switch for Dashboard Light. 5. Klaxon Horn switch operated from centre of steering colum. 6. Main switch for Starter connected up in series instead of parallel. 7. Thermostat Control for Water Temperature. 8. Low Geared axle 15 x 52 9. 1" higher Radiator & Dashboard. 10. Serrated Magneto Drive. Contd. H 'S' 520v (100 L) (2'H' 128' 11-8-20) C 2800 | ||