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).
Modifications to car GLN-60, which has experimental engine parts, to make it suitable for sale.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 107\1\ scan0234 | |
Date | 12th November 1934 | |
x960 W/S - Cx.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} c. to Hn.{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}12/KW.12.11.34. Re GLN-60. Ex Lp.{Mr Lappin} Replying to Cx.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager}6/KW.9.11.34. Most of the experimental parts fitted to GLN-60 are concentrated in the engine. We think that if the unit is removed and replaced by a standard 20/25, the car can be sold as it is. The trouble is that we have not a standard 20/25 engine unit available to fit to this car. The simplest thing would be to put a 20/25 head and induction and exhaust system on the unit at present in GLN-60, and replace the connecting rods by standard. The car will then be 20/25 with the exception of a Bentley dynamo and dynamo speed. As we are very overcrowded in the Experimental Dept. we usually arrange for the Repair to carry out modifications of this type. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||