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).
Urgent request to order two pairs of low rating front springs for a 20 HP vehicle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 52\2\ Scan245 | |
| Date | 26th September 1930 | |
| By C.G. From Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rn. {Mr Robinson} J 4429 Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rn. {Mr Robinson} 1/MJ. 26.9.30. v4429 x5410 20 HP: FRONT SPRINGS Will you please order for us from Messrs. Firths Two pairs of low rating front springs, having a free camber of 5" pos. and loaded camber of 1" pos. Maximum deflection should be 1.950 negative. The springs to give a poundage of 650 and 625 at normal deflection, and to be made as per our latest specification. This matter is urgent as Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} wishes to take the springs to America. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rn {Mr Robinson} | ||