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).
Secret memo from B.J. to Hs. regarding the urgent construction and testing of eight experimental E.A.C.3 chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 73\2\ scan0034 | |
| Date | 8th October 1923 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from BJ. Copy to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} [Text is struck through] BJ1/H8.10.23. [Handwritten top centre: V9940] [Handwritten top right: 1] [Handwritten middle right: V9940 / V9941] S E C R E T. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} C. 3. With reference to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/LG5.10.23, we consider that you should build eight experimental E.A.C.3 chassis, to be tested as quickly as possible. Three should be sent to France. It is unnecessary for one of these to be tested by semi-skilled drivers, the urgency of the tests is so extremely important. We hope the above arrangement will enable you to complete some rapid tests in the minimum time with the maximum mileage per day, starting at the beginning of November, when we hope to announce the front wheel brakes. The E.A.C.3 cars need not be tested with armoured car bodies, as I understand they will not be on the road before the 1st November. I am asking C. to arrange to supply you with the necessary bodies for the eight chassis. B.J. | ||