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).
Paint damage observed on the bonnets of Phantom II and 25-HP models.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 25\1\ Scan141 | |
Date | 22th February 1933 | |
LID{A. J. Lidsey} X1160 E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c.Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Sft.{Mr Swift} EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}4/H22.2.33. PHANTOM II. & 25-HP. BONNETS. It is noticeable, even on new cars during their final test from coachbuilders, that the paint adjacent to the top hinge is showing signs of damage. This is since the top buttons have been removed. We are not recommending the re-fixing of these buttons, but we are afraid we shall have to be prepared to deal with this complaint by some means. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} RECEIVED | ||