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).
The design and sales feature of a folding luggage carrier for the 'Japan 3' rear end.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\4\ scan0199 | |
Date | 26th November 1931 | |
EXTRACT FROM: X5400. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} FROM DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}1/M.26.11.31. X5400. C. to SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} JAPAN 3. - REAR END LUGGAGE CARRIER. The luggage carrier folds into, and is part of the rear apron, which is believed to be a coming sales feature. We are anxious that you should get this item on the first chassis so that Sales may have a chance of seeing it at an early date. We have indicated sufficient of the design of the rear apron to enable you to set out on the lines of those you have already done, which we would be glad if you would do, and send us a print. There may be several further details to send you re. the luggage grid and its attachments to the rear crossmember. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||