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).
Preparation and modification of an experimental car for testing in the U.S.A.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 40\5\ Scan014 | |
| Date | 4th November 1920 | |
| x3630 To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to CJ. c. to Hn.{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders} c. to K.{Mr Kilner} c. to Ds. c. to Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/1.04.11.20. X.3918. EXPERIMENTAL CAR FOR U.S.A. X.3764a/b. Arrangements have been made so that this car will be shipped on the 20th inst. The most suitable car we have available is 4.EX Car which is fitted with a Saloon Body. We assume that for testing a car underwinter conditions in America it is very necessary to have a totally enclosed body. The body on this car is, unfortunately, old fashioned and high but it is quite comfortable to ride in and is a type of body which is very frequently used on our chassis. I propose leaving for America on the 27th inst. We are fitting to 4.EX the following new parts. X.3563. 7. Thermostat Control for Water Temperature. X.3945. 8. Low Geared Axle 15 x 52. X.3829. 9. 1" Higher Radiator & Dashboard. X.3630. 11. Sloping Magneto Base. X.3659. 13. Petrol Tank with side Filler. X.3898. 14. N.R. Petrol level indicator. X.3899. 15. Reserve Compartment in Petrol Tank. X.4169. 16. Petrol Filter on Float Chamber. X.3912. 17. N.R. Shock Absorbers. X.3807. 18. N.R. Brackets for Luggage Grid. | ||