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).
List of discussed but unagreed-upon items for the 200 chassis, with remarks on each point.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\3\ Scan188 | |
| Date | 27th February 1920 | |
| To Nor. from Ss.{S. Smith} Items previously discussed but not agreed for incorporation in the 200 chassis. Remarks. b. Improved horn. He refers to the desirability of buzzer type, no adjustment or lubrication and cheaper, and the position is that we would like him to submit samples. c. Improved performance. He refers to 10 to 25 m.p.h. in 8 seconds, 10 to 30 m.p.h. in 15 seconds or better, but this appears to be a question of steady and continuous progress and is more or less covered by Item 2 of the Verroy's Restaurant conglomeration. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Carrying starting handle. He says: "In hand". I do not know quite what this means but I believe he has ideas for a simpler starting handle than our standard. e.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Disposal of tools. He refers to boxes in front mudguards etc. but this of course is a coachwork item. f.{Mr Friese} Tool Kit. He refers to a reduction of the tool kit and this is an item which I should like to see dealt with even on the 200 chassis if they agree because for years I have felt that our tool kits were unduly large. America have been in the habit for years of supply-ing a much smaller kit, so personally I see no reason for insisting on their having our usual outfit full outfit if they do not want it. g.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Width available between wheel houses for rear seat. He refers to 50" rear cushion being desirable, chains being rarely used, and if they do | ||