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).
Suggesting improvements to the tool kit, side lamps, and windscreen wiper for Phantom and 'SS' models.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\T\2July1928-December1928\ Scan144 | |
| Date | 17th October 1928 | |
| DR. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} } FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} ORIGINAL R2/M17.10.28. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} } C. to - BJ. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} PRESENT PHANTOM, X7580 X7800 " IN. CWB AND "SS{S. Smith}". X8580 Y4478 " C. SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} It is understood and agreed now and previously that the following could be improved:- (1) Reduce the kit of tools to carry on the car because of the weight, and the difficulty of finding stowing space. Only very shallow toolboxes on the runningboard can be allowed, and even these are undesirable. It is far preferable that many of the seldom used tools be fitted into a small light toolbox and left in the owners' garage. Then when travelling abroad for long periods it should be made suitable for carrying like other luggage, say by being strapped on the running-board. Will DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} kindly arrange this on our next experimental cars. (2) It is also understood that the side lamps should be smaller than our old standard, taking less current, and being less glaring too on corners. I am obliged to pack mine with paper. Personally I like the tiny lamps, and I now learn that Lucas's have something between. (3) I am very definitely of the opinion that the only screen wiper to give any satisfaction is the electrically driven one, and since they are only used occasionally, their silence is of less importance than if always in use. Also, any trouble is dangerous. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||