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).
Progress on a new 20 HP chassis, including new components, and a potential delay on the bodywork.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 104\3\ scan0063 | |
| Date | 17th July 1928 | |
| X5380 To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} X5830 X5380 X5770 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}5/LG17.7.28. 20 HP. CAR - 12-C-4. We have had the new 20 HP. chassis on the road today which has a new frame - fitted with a X member, new petrol tank, smaller wheels, narrower hubs, modified engine suspension, stiffer crankshaft, tubular connecting rods etc. etc. We are also busy fitting the wings and valences as far as possible. We sincerely hope there will be no delay with the body because a special effort has been made at Derby to complete this chassis in time for your holiday. Although the body was promised for July the 20th, we now hear it is not likely to be ready. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||