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).
Inquiry regarding potential overheating difficulties with the 40/50 HP chassis fitted with front-wheel brakes during recent tests in France.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 24\4\ Scan154 | |
Date | 15th August 1924 | |
PNG/KW15.8.24. x766 S/W. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Would you please let me know whether the Testers, when recently in France with 40/50 H.P. chassis having front wheel brakes, had any difficulties in respect of overheating at any time. We shall be glad of any information arising out of this point at that time, as soon as possible. I shall be in Derby on Monday and Tuesday next. PN.{Mr Northey} [Handwritten signature: PN{Mr Northey}] | ||