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).
Overheating tests with louvred bonnets for the Silver Ghost and 20 HP models, highlighting the urgent need for the 20 HP for other experiments.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 24\5\ Scan075 | |
| Date | 15th June 1925 | |
| To Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X766 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}6/LG15.6.25. OVERHEATING. X766 X5770 With reference to the attached ref. BJ11/H12.6.25. 44-PK car (EAC. 'V' series) was sent to London this weekend with plain and louvred bonnets. We have the bonnets ready for the 40/50 Silver Ghost and the 20 HP. The 'Silver Ghost' with louvred bonnets can go to London when they wish. In the case of the 20 HP. This car is urgently required in connection with gearbox and 4-wheel brake experiments. If it is taken away to test louvred bonnets, these jobs will be held up. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||