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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).
Page discussing passenger comfort, sideways body control, and the benefits of a flat floor.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 117\1\  scan0328
Date  25th March 1939
  
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Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}1/G.25.3.39.

importance of proper sideways control of the passenger's body from the seats does become obvious however. The possibility of a change of position for the passengers - and driver - on a long run is also important, and the flat floor is an obvious advantage from this point of view.

Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}
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