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).
Extract detailing Mr. Royce's thoughts on the Goshawk I car body and frame.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 41\3\ Scan013 | |
Date | 31th March 1921 | |
X.3730 31.3.21. VISIT OF MESSRS. WORMALD AND HIVES TO WEST WITTERING ON SATURDAY MARCH 19TH. 1921 Extract from E6/G31.3.21. -------- "GOSHAWK 1" BODY. X.3730 Referring to Goshawk 1 Mr. Royce thinks that this car ought to come to him, and should be fitted with a suitable two or four-seater body so that it can be thoroughly tested and compared with Goshawk 11. The frame is at present shorter than it should be for the wheelbase. Mr. Royce wants particulars sent to West WitteringHenry Royce's home town for the purpose of laying out the body. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||