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).
Modifications to a Goshawk Limousine and their aesthetic impact.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 77\2\ scan0122 | |
| Date | 9th June 1922 | |
| X4267 To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to CJ. c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to Ds. c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}6/LCR 9.6.22. GOSHAWK LIMOUSINE. X4267 X4240 X4241 We have sent 3-Goshawk-ll (limousine) to London this afternoon. This car is now fitted with the latest "B" pedals and foot boards. We have not, however, been able to modify the steering. On the latest design the wheel is 1" higher. Also with this car we have sent a wooden model of the latest shape of radiator, a temporary bonnet and packing for dash board to suit. We consider that the modification to the pedals has affected a considerable improvement. The modification to the radiator and bonnet, we consider, has improved the appearance of the car, but we should not like to say that it has made it look less like the 40/50, in fact, from a side or three-quarter view, we consider it more closely resembles the 40/50. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||