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).
Paint color selections for the 6.EX and No.4.Goshawk car models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 183\M22\ img157 | |
| Date | 21th September 1922 | |
| H.R 325 A (100 T. 18-F.816 6-2-19) C 2463 ORIGINAL. 40/50 6 EX Colours To HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R.{Sir Henry Royce} R5/M21.9.22. RE. COACHWORK PAINTING ON 6.EX. and NO.4.GOSHAWK. X635 X3823 X4219 I think grey No.7. in Messrs Thornley & Knight's list is most suitable for 6.EX. car. The burnt turkey umber seems to be the best for No.4. Goshawk 11. on page 15 of Messrs Mason's list. It would suit the brown leather upholstery better than Parson's deep fawn which I had at first selected. The lighter colours do not at present in my opinion seem serviceable for even open cars. The 3 books of sample colours are returned herewith. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||