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).
From 'J' to 'WOR' seeking opinions on a Lanchester Gear Box, considering the difficulty of the existing gearbox.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\A\May1917\ Scan10 | |
| Date | 23th May 1917 | |
| To WOR{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} 23rd May 1917. CJ3/E23517. F.R. Re Lanchester Gear Box. Referring to the attached Memo., I should be glad to have the opinion of Mr. Platford, Mr. Hives and Mr. Haldenby on this gear box. They must take into consideration that the ordinary driver, even with much experience with Rolls-Royce cars, finds it is very difficult to change gear on a Rolls-Royce car. Therefore, in criticising, they must bear in mind that all drivers are not as expert as they themselves are. I frankly confess that after driving Rolls-Royce cars for many years I cannot be certain of making a good change. C.J. Attached: R8/B22517. RR 199 (20 H) (307) 20-8-08) C. | ||