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).
Bonnet dimensions and the condemnation of a new radiator design due to its appearance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\6\ scan0052 | |
| Date | 31th December 1926 | |
| To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to RG.{Mr Rowledge} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} X5260 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/LG31.12.26. BONNET DIMENSIONS. X8260 X7260 Attached is a sketch which gives bonnet dimensions on various cars. Your own car (7-EX) is 'W' series. EAC-Vlll (12-EX) which has a shorter bonnet, cast dash and radiator with integral shutters was condemned by Sales for appearance. At the moment the standardisation sheet of the radiator with integral shutters is held up because BJ. and Sales Officials did not like the appearance of it on 12-EX car. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}! | ||