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).
The Goshawk frame and widening of the track to accommodate 4-wheel brakes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5\3\ 03-page089 | |
| Date | 24th June 1924 | |
| x5940 To CJ. from R.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to BJ. PN.{Mr Northey} C. c. to H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} BA. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to SY. RE. GOSHAWK FRAME AND WIDENING OF TRACK. In fitting 4-wheel brakes to this chassis it is intended to widen the track 2", partly on account of the 4-wheel brakes, and partly to provide sufficient clearance for semi-balloon tyres. This then becomes the usual large car standard of 56". The rear end and main portion of the frame width can be 1" wider than at present. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||