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).
Vehicle noise, bonnet fitment, vibration, and general finish issues.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\3\ scan0012 | |
| Date | 1st May 1940 | |
| - 5 - Cx{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager}1/KW1.5.40. noise that suggests very thin gauge material. I heard no noise, however, from this when the car is in motion. I feel that if it is a question of cost it is not considerable... I suggest an improvement in cowling is desirable. BONNET This bonnet does not set well on the scuttle, there being a large gap between the bonnet and the scuttle top rail. The front floor. There is a considerable amount of drumming from the bonnet side panels, the reason for this being that the anti-drum felt is not stuck on. Also one of the bonnet strips is striking the stone guard. I have not been able to confirm this on account of snow. This car has a pronounced vibration at any speed, that can be felt in the front floorboards. The causes for this are many and the dust sheets were not removed for me to trace this further. The bonnet rests more or less on the radiator shell. It might be worth while making one complete set with a similar finish to the present one. The general finish leaves much to be desired. | ||