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).
Road test report detailing vehicle performance, comfort, and identified faults.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\4\ Scan327 | |
| Date | 24th February 1931 guessed | |
| - 3 - The shock absorbers were absolutely noiseless under all conditions. Horn. This went out of action at New Haven after being sounded about 10 times. Body. This is the only body I have driven in that has enough room to get in and out of without knocking one's hat off. In the rear the seats are large enough and comfortable enough to lounge in. In the front the driver can steer without bumping his knuckles on the windshield or wiper and has proper elbow room. This is not the case on our PI's. The vision is excellent. Instrument Board and Fittings, Etc. The Waltham clock did not work. The flexible conduit was too long for the dash position and sagging down several inches flapped around and was noisy. There were several other noises under the cowl, but it was not easy to correctly locate them. The magneto switch did not work. It may not have been connected. Tool Box. The tools were, I understand, placed in the box more or less loosely. No trace of rattle was noticed. Windows. The left front window rattled badly closed and when partially open the special non-rattling guide was as noisy as before at 25 m.p.h. The small metal button on the left front door moulding used in locking the door rubbed against the leather wind welt on the door port. In conclusion these cars are a real pleasure to drive and handle, and one look at the engine and mechanism generally, which are beautifully finished, makes one wish to own one. EWC/VB E.W.C. | ||