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).
Feedback on car features, including air cushions, interior trim, and chassis components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\4\ Scan139 | |
| Date | 14th July 1930 guessed | |
| -3- (e) Rear seat air cushions (Rapson) are one of the best features of the car and are just like your description of them, i.e. like a spring cushion but more "dead-beat". The air binding below the rubber mattress appears absolute, i.e. no visible ventilation holes. Would they be improved or otherwise by cutting slots? I think these cushions have a considerable effect on one's good impression of the riding. (f) Level interior trim line, with forward facing auxiliaries and dropping division glass is quite a victory. (g) T & M division certainly cannot be left slightly open without flapping, to judge by this sample. (h) Left front window regulator fouls steering. (i) Matt-silver finish and brown leather upholstery are a great success, also matching of interior woodwork. (j) As you have said the "dome" in the rear floor is enough, and increasing it by putting the rear seat heel-board further back would scarcely be acceptable. (4) Chassis parts. External. (a) The American lamps seem to match the car very well indeed to my mind. The headlamp posts are "temporary" and look clumsy. They are to be replaced by taper tubes. (b) Reserve petrol supply handle not very accessible, especially with a bustle. (c) We somewhat prefer a "matt" finish for the radiator shutter slats. (5) Chassis parts. Internal. (a) Instrument board I think you will agree is quite a success. Matt silver instruments to match the interior hardware would appeal to R.R.A.I. (b) Hand brake clearance - 2", appears ample. cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} | ||