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).
Arranging a visit to Mr. Royce to discuss the Goshawk II car and a separate EX Car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 33\2\ Scan058 | |
| Date | 27th January 1922 | |
| E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C. to EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} [Strikethrough] [Handwritten] X1698 [Underlined] [Handwritten] X4219 [Strikethrough] [Handwritten] X3923 [Handwritten] X1698 [Underlined] HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG27.1.22. As soon as Mr. Royce is well enough to see us, we propose bringing to W.W. Goshawk 11. fitted with the Hooper limousine body. There are several points which could be discussed. 6. EX Car should be ready again towards the end of next week. If we bring both cars along, we propose that EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} drives [Strikethrough with handwritten note 'Chives on' above] one car because [Strikethrough] He has now had considerable experience on the Goshawk Car and could put his views before R.{Sir Henry Royce} We should rely on you letting us know when it will be convenient for us to come. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||