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).
Component updates for new car models, including oil filler cap, seating, and controls.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 69\2\ scan0299 | |
| Date | 18th December 1924 | |
| R.R. 493A (50H) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. -5- EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Exptl. No. REF: Hsl/LG18.12.24. Oil filler cap. The oil filler cap on the EAC. is the same cap that is used on the 20 HP. It has the advantage of being light and of simple construction. We think that the appearance might be improved if it was either black or plated. At the present time the yellow brass gives it a cheap appearance. On the next car we send to Sales we will finish the car differently. Handwritten note left of Oil filler cap section: If this is not fit for RR & we hope it can be improved on the 20hp also Seating position. The body on 93-NK - we cannot guarantee that the seats are in the correct position. It was a body supplied to us by Sales. The front seat is also adjustable. The position of the wheel, pedals and side levers will be identical on 'V' series as on the present 'U' series. Handwritten note left of Seating position section: OK Petrol lever indicator. On 'V' series we shall use the present standard 40/50 but on 'W' series we shall use a gauge similar to the 20 HP. It will however have a white dial instead of a black one. Handwritten note left of Petrol lever indicator section: Should like to see sample car with luggage trunk before attention is agreed to Handwritten note right of Petrol lever indicator section: OK Klaxon push button. The Klaxon switch on the EAC. is the same switch as is used on the 20 HP. It would not appear reasonable to modify this switch on the 40/50 when it is fitted in exactly the same position and is to do exactly the same work as the one on the 20 HP. Handwritten note left of Klaxon push button section: OK for the present Steering wheel. The steering wheel rim on 93-NK is made to the same design as the one which was approved by Sales recently. Handwritten note left of Steering wheel section: OK for the present contd :- | ||