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).
Letter from Geoffrey Summers discussing the car's racing potential and the need for engine modifications to compete with other manufacturers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\1\ Scan055 | |
| Date | 11th October 1921 guessed | |
| -2- Unless I could induce the engine to rev. over 2700 I should have no chance against such cars as the 30/98 Vauxhall, Lanchester or Hispano Suiza. The standard Lanchester with standard gearing stripped and streamlined for racing laps at 95. I am not out for record speeds and realise a Rolls is not built for them, but I think with just a little helpful information from Derby I could compete in a touring car race with every chance of success against any car made. Yours sincerely, (Sgd) Geoffrey Summers. | ||