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).
Performance points and issues with car 44-PK.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 69\3\ scan0269 | |
| Date | 17th June 1925 | |
| X8770 HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}1/H17.6.25. re. 44-PK. CWB. points out the following in regard to the above car:- Steering - very good, free and not bad for "joggles" etc. Engine. - Inclined to be rough, builds up maximum 27 m.p.h. then improves. Clutch - too slow stopping, never stops unless engine well throttled down (when hot) then about 10 seconds. Noisy Carburetter inlet - worse with louvred bonnet. Tappets noisy. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} [Signature] [Watermark: DICKINSON BOND 1804] | ||