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).
Page 2 of a discussion on the customer desire for a 4-speed gearbox.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\1\ scan0077 | |
| Date | 25th October 1918 | |
| -2- the only disadvantage being that it was considered unnecessary. For all other countries, however, I feel sure that the 4-speed gearbox is desired, as proved by our own and customers' experience. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} L.R. 235 b (200 T) (S.F. 103, 25-10-18) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2244 | ||