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).
Test report memo detailing feedback on vehicles 98-NK and 44-PK, with a note on rocker covers for Mr. Royce.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 69\3\ scan0080 | |
| Date | 13th February 1925 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from BJ. Copies to.. JGJ. WOT. PM. GWB. X8770 BJ6/H13.2.25. E.A.C. 'V' SERIES. With reference to our test yesterday, I found 98-NK, the open touring car, the most beautiful car I had ever ridden in, and was very pleased with it. I understand there is little doubt you can overcome: 1. The explosions in the exhaust when the accelerator pedal is released. 2. The stiffness of the steering. 3. Some form of indicating dial should be fitted to the instrument board to show how far open the radiator shutters are. With reference to 44-PK, we found:- 1. Steering very stiff. 2. Explosions in the exhaust. 3. Very noisy exhaust. (Handwritten note: already explained) 4. Engine ø vibrations at slow speeds rather excessive. 5. Footbrake inoperative. I understand this was due to a new axle having been just fitted. In spite of the above criticisms, I could say much in regard to the satisfactory improvements since we last had the car. With regard to the rocker covers, you will no doubt be talking over this matter with Mr. Royce. It seems to be the general opinion that the black cover will be easier to keep clean. B.J. | ||