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).
Secret memo from 'R' to 'CJ' detailing a 60-mile test run of a modified India chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 6\4\ 04-page150 | |
| Date | 24th July 1925 | |
| To CJ. from R.{Sir Henry Royce} c.c. to BJ. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} . . BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} . . FN. SECRET. R5/M24.7.25. INDIA CHASSIS. X.5770 X.5310 (X5310) I ran the slightly modified India 60 miles last evening. This had the semi-balloon tyres, and lighter front wheel braking, and entirely less fierce braking. After increasing the effectiveness of the front shock dampers, and weakening the low speed jet, I was charmed with the comfort and performance of this car. The gearbox, which has caused us considerable trouble, is now I believe the best gearbox that we have ever fitted to a car. In the few times I had to change gear, and in start starting and stopping, I was extremely delighted with its control. The sliding reverse and the general handling of the change speed lever was extremely nice, and the gears very satisfactory for silence. RH{R. Hollingworth} | ||