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 breakage of a front spring on a Demonstration Class Car after 35,000 miles.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 80\2\ scan0165 | |
| Date | 5th June 1923 | |
| BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} & Fe c. to Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} X.2628 COPY. X.2628a EFC RECEIVED. RE BREAKAGE OF FRONT SPRINGS. The top leaf of the front spring broke on our Demonstration Class Car, No.7-LW after running 35,000 miles. The breakage took place about 4" from the front eye, and I have sent on to you the front piece for your inspection and examination. I am anxious to bring this to your attention as I understand that this position is the usual place where front springs break, on such failures as we actually have. I should also like to draw you attention to the wear which has taken place at the side of the dead eye. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | ||