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 decision to proceed with the secret development of an experimental 'SS' or Super-Sports Model chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65a\1\ scan0338 | |
| Date | 22th May 1928 | |
| SECRET. To Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from BJ. Copy to R.{Sir Henry Royce} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} PN.{Mr Northey} CWn. DX. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Gwy "SS{S. Smith}" Type BJD/22.5.28 It has now been decided to push forward during the next twelve months the completion of the few experimental super-sports chassis, as we have heard that a few of our customers would like some of these if we can build them specially. It is as well for these not to be spoken about too much as it might induce incorrect rumours or get confused with our standard chassis in the minds of the public. As we do not know when or whether we shall put this super-sports model on the market, it is no use talking about it yet, either to our agents or customers. In fact, it is better for it to be kept to ourselves. It will always be referred to as the "SS{S. Smith}" or Super-Sports Model. All correspondence concerning this should be marked "Secret". BJ. Handwritten notes: Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} K7720 | ||