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).
Letter from G. Monro to Lord Herbert Scott discussing the impressive springing system of a Cottin-Desgouttes car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 21\4\ Scan008 | |
| Date | 25th July 1928 | |
| COPY! 4, Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, W.C.2. 25th. July 1928. Lord Herbert Scott, C/O Rolls-Royce Ltd., Conduit Street, W. Dear Lord Herbert, I have just returned from a trip to and three weeks in the Riviera. While down there I had a run in one the Cottin-Desgouttes cars. I expect your people know all about it but the springing was really wonderful, instead of the ordinary parallel cantilever, the back wheels were sprung individually by each one having four separate transverse springs from the differential, two being below the axle and two above, meeting the inside of the wheel at positions which formed a square of perhaps 9" to 1' 0" apart. The result was that practically all road shock was eliminated and even a very bad level crossing only caused a wave in the car. As I have said, I have no doubt your people know all about this, but in case not I mention it. Kind regards, Yours v.{VIENNA} sincerely, G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Monro. | ||