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).
Conclusion recommending the standardization of Champion and Mercury parts for U.S.A. and English made cars respectively.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 50\2\ Scan031 | |
Date | 16th August 1921 | |
Contd. -2- H1/G16.8.21. satisfactory. In conclusion, I agree (subject to further exhaustive tests confirming) to prepare for at once standardizing the Champion (Canadian make) for U.S.A. and the Mercury (Birmingham make) for English made cars. R.{Sir Henry Royce} R.R. 2358 (100) (S.H. 198. 10-12-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2143 | ||